State Symbols Guide
North Carolina State Symbols & Official Emblems
The South State • Explore official state symbols, history, facts, and cultural heritage.
Abbreviation
NC
Capital
Raleigh
Population
10,439,388
Statehood
1789
Region
South
Symbols
6
Official State Symbols
State Bird
Northern Cardinal
Cardinalis cardinalis
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State Flag
North Carolina State Flag
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State Flower
Dogwood
Cornus florida
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State Motto
Esse Quam Videri
Latin
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State Nickname
The Tar Heel State
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State Tree
Pine
Pinus
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📊 Quick Facts
- Official Name
- North Carolina
- Abbreviation
- NC
- Capital City
- Raleigh
- Population
- 10,439,388
- Statehood Date
- November 21, 1789
- Region
- South
- Number of Symbols
- 6
