North Carolina Interactive Learning Lab

Click or tab through the map to explore North Carolina’s cities, rivers, mountains, and historic sites.

Explore 16 clickable locations
Labeled map of North Carolina showing cities, rivers, mountains, and historic sites
North Carolina — The Tar Heel State · Population: 11,197,968 (2025 Census estimate) · Capital: Raleigh · Statehood: November 21, 1789 · State bird: Northern cardinal · State flower: Flowering dogwood · State tree: Pine · Highest point: Mount Mitchell (6,684 ft) · Motto: Esse quam videri (To be rather than to seem).
Tip: Use Tab and Enter to explore the highlighted map zones without a mouse.
Location Information and Narration
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🔎 Online Scavenger Hunt (12)

✓ Fact or Fiction (10)

Decide whether each statement is factual based on the reading.

🎭 Two Truths & a Lie (8)

Two statements are true. Select the ONE false statement.