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Bookmark or Share- The essential guide to visiting North Carolina - National GeographicHere’s everything you need to know about exploring the Tar Heel State—when to go, where to stay, what to do, and how to get around. An aerial view of the countryside near Asheville, North...
- History and Traditions - The University of North Carolina at Chapel HillOne of the top questions about Carolina and its history is: What’s a Tar Heel? Learn how the nickname originated in North Carolina and became associated with the University’s varsity athletics teams.
- The Tar Heel State | State Symbols USAThe Tar Heel State - The Old North State North Carolina has two familiar nicknames: The Tar Heel State and The Old North State (North Carolina's state song also has the title and theme of "Old North State").
- Tar Heel - WikipediaTar Heel (or Tarheel) is a nickname applied to the U.S. state of North Carolina and its people. It is also the nickname of the University of North Carolina athletic teams, students, alumni, and fans.
- North Carolina Pictures and Facts - National Geographic KidsFast Facts. Nickname: The Tar Heel State. Statehood: 1789; 12th state. Population (as of July 2015): 10,042,802. Capital: Raleigh. Biggest City: Charlotte. Abbreviation: NC. State bird:...
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