North Carolina Quiz
North Carolina is in the South. Quick facts below — then test yourself with 5 questions.
| Capital | Raleigh |
|---|---|
| Postal abbreviation | NC |
| Nickname | The Tar Heel State |
| Census region | South |
| Bordering states | Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia, South Carolina |
| Statehood | 1789 |
| Population (2020 Census) | 10,439,388 |
| Total area (sq mi) | 53,819 |
Sample questions
Q1Which state does NOT border North Carolina?
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Montana
North Carolina borders Virginia to the north, Tennessee to the west, and Georgia and South Carolina to the south.
Q2In which year did North Carolina become a state?
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1789
North Carolina ratified the Constitution in 1789, becoming the twelfth state after initially rejecting it in 1788.
Q3Which region is North Carolina in?
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South
The Census Bureau places North Carolina in the South region's South Atlantic division, running from the mountains to the coast.