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| Statue on the grounds of the State Capitol of the 3 US Presidents that came from North Carolina, Andrew Johnson, James K. Polk, and Andrew Jackson. Jackson's birth place is disputed. |
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Flag |
Seal |
| Website : www.ncgov.com |
| Capital
: Raleigh |
 Highest
point : Mount
Mitchell, 6,684 feet |
 Area : 53,821 square miles,
28th largest state |
 Population : 8,049,313
(2000 US Census) |
 Motto
: Esse
quam videri (To be rather than to seem) |
 Admitted to
Union : November 21, 1789 |
 State
Song : "The Old North State" |
 State Bird : Cardinal
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 State Flower : Dogwood |
 State Tree : Pine |
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