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North Carolina Map

Admire the coastal plains and mountain ranges of the Tar Heel State with these North Carolina map that offer a fun way to explore state geography. These sheets boost concentration, spatial learning, and regional awareness.

This printable collection arrives in a high-quality PDF for easy A4 printing at home, in classrooms, or in history or geography lessons. They are also great to use with a light-up tracing pad.

Part of the Maps collection, Last updated on Fri, 30 May 2025 09:49:27 GMT.

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US Map with North Carolina Shaded and State Names

Black-and-white map of the United States with North Carolina highlighted using diagonal shading. Each state is labeled with its official two-letter abbreviation.
Black-and-white map of the United States with North Carolina highlighted using diagonal shading. Each state is labeled with its official two-letter abbreviation. | zuzuzi.com

US Map with North Carolina Shaded

Black-and-white map of the United States with North Carolina highlighted using diagonal shading.
Black-and-white map of the United States with North Carolina highlighted using diagonal shading. | zuzuzi.com

What is North Carolina?

North Carolina is a southeastern U.S. state with both Atlantic Ocean coastline and mountain ranges. It borders Virginia to the north, South Carolina and Georgia to the south, and Tennessee to the west. The capital is Raleigh, and Charlotte is its largest city.

Known for its coastal beauty, research centers, and Appalachian culture, North Carolina has a strong presence in history, science, and nature. The state flower is the dogwood, and the state bird is the cardinal. North Carolina has a population of over 11 million (as of July 2024).

How to say North Carolina in different languages?

  • English: North Carolina
  • French: Caroline du Nord
  • Spanish: Carolina del Norte
  • Arabic: كارولاينا الشمالية
  • German: North Carolina
  • Chinese: 北卡罗来纳州
  • Japanese: ノースカロライナ州
  • Korean: 노스캐롤라이나
  • Portuguese: Carolina do Norte
  • Italian: Carolina del Nord
  • Hindi: नॉर्थ कैरोलाइना
  • Russian: Северная Каролина
  • Turkish: Kuzey Karolina

References

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why aren’t Alaska and Hawaii in their real location on the map?

On this map, Alaska and Hawaii have been moved to keep all the states together in one compact image. In reality, Alaska is far to the northwest of the continent, above Canada, and Hawaii is in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, far from California. This repositioning is a common layout trick to make the map easier to read.

Are these maps ideal for coloring?

Yes, these maps use black borders only with no fill background, making them perfect for coloring activities with crayons or markers.

What materials do I need to use these maps?

Just print them and use crayons, colored pencils, or markers. Lamination and dry-erase markers can make them reusable.