North Carolina is one of the most economically developed states of USA. A unique geographical feature of this state is its wide range of elevation. The elevation map of North Carolina reveals that the state has a wide range of elevation from sea level to 2,042 in the mountains.

Looking at the map of North Carolina, the state can be divided into 3 sections comprising of the Appalachian Mountains, the Piedmont Plateau and the Coastal Plains.

North Carolina is known for being one amongst the thirteen colonies. On 4th July 1968 North Carolina was admitted to the Union.  North Carolina was the second American territory, which the British attempted to colonize. The map of North Carolina reveals that Raleigh is the capital of the state. This capital city in fact named after Sir Walter Raleigh, who was given the task of colonizing North Carolina.

North Carolina happens to be one amongst the top ten tourist destinations in the country. Anyone planning for a North Carolina travel can visit the state at any time during the year. However, if one is interested in activities such as skiing or various other winter sports, then winter is the best time to travel North Carolina. If one wants any sort of information about when to travel to North Carolina, where to stay, what to explore and many more, then the website provided by the department of North Carolina tourism is quite helpful.