Raleigh

Located in Wake County, Raleigh is the capital and 2nd most populous of North Carolina. As of the 2000 census, its population was 276,093.

Raleigh is a purpose built state capital, the site having been chosen for this purpose in 1788, with the city being officially established in 1792. The location was chosen because it was close to Isaac Hunter's Tavern which was already popular with state legislators. The name of the city is in honor of Sir Walter Raleigh, who had tried to establish a colony on Roanoke Island in what is now, Dare County, North Carolina.

Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina

Attractions in the Raleigh area include:

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A leading company with their headquarters in Raleigh is Red Hat, Inc..
The principal airport serving Raleigh is Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
The main sports team in Raleigh is the NHL ice hockey team, the Carolina Hurricanes.

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