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North Carolina:Mountains Two-thirds of the mountains are covered with hardwood forests, and in autumn, they create a brilliant, colorful display. Skiing is a popular winter sport, with some areas getting 30 inches of snow a year. Summers are cool and refreshing with low humidity. Heartland Although the area enjoys four distinct seasons, temperatures are mild year round -- the average wintertime temperature is about 42 degrees, and in summer, it’s 77 degrees. The area also enjoys sunshine for about 210 days a year. Coast The area is also full of history, dating back to the 16th century, when the first English settlement was built -- and then vanished. There are also sites from pre-Revolutionary Days and historic lighthouses (including the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, at 208 feet, the tallest on the East Coast), and it was here, at Kitty Hawk, that the Wright Brothers ushered in the era of flight in 1903. The city of Wilmington is a major U.S. seaport. The average annual temperature is 63 degrees; the growing season lasts 295 days. Are you Interested in finding out about North Carolina history? Perhaps you're interested in North Carolina sports or you would like to travel here. Maybe you're looking for employment in North Carolina. Show-Me North Carolina is the place to be, to find the answers to all your North Carolina questions! |
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