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State: North Carolina

Nickname: Old North State

Capital: Raleigh

Area: 53.821

Population: 8.049.313

Climate: Monthly average temperatures range from a high of 31 degrees to a low of -2 degrees.

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Fun facts: Carolina was named after Charles IX of France, and was split into 2 states, North and South Carolina, in 1729. Krispy Kreme Doughnut was founded in the town of Winston-Salem.

Are there any host families in this state? Yes