The document summarizes many symbols of North Carolina including: 1. The capital is Raleigh, built between 1833-1840 and a source of pride for the state. 2. The state bird is the Northern Cardinal, adopted in 1943. 3. The state flower is the dogwood, approved by the state legislature in 1941. 4. The state motto is "Esse Quam Videri" meaning "To be rather than to seem", adopted in 1893.

1. North Carolina symbols By Bryawnna and Jay’von

2. North Carolina Maps

3. The Capital of Raleigh Raleigh Built in 1833-1840 Pride of the state

4. Governor Bev Perdue 1 st woman governor in NC

5. The state bird Was adopted in 1943 NC Cardinal

6. TheState Flag The flag of North Carolinashall consist of a blue union, containing in the center thereof a white star with the letter N in gilt on the left and the letter C in gilt on the right of said star, the circle containing the same to be one-third the width of the union. The fly of the flag shall consist of two equally proportioned bars; the upper bar to be red, the lower bar to be white; that the length of the bars horizontally shall be equal to the perpendicular length of the union, and the total length of the flag shall be one-third more than its width. That above the star in the center of the union there shall be a gilt scroll in semi-circular form, containing in black letters this inscription "May 20th, 1775", and that below the star there shall be a similar scroll containing in black letters the inscription: "April 12th, 1776".

7. State flower On March 15, 1941, the North Carolina Legislature approved the dogwood as the state's official flower.

8. State motto Motto, Esse Quam Videri (To be rather than to seem) The General Assembly of 1893 adopted the words "Esse Quam Videri" as the State's motto and directed that these words with the date "20 May, 1775," be placed with our Coat of Arms upon the Great Seal of the State

9. The old tar heel In 1629, King Charles I granted territory in America to his Attorney General, Sir Robert Heath, to be named Carolina , or the province of Carolina (though later in the same charter the province is referred to as Carolana or New Carolana

10. The state seal A seal for important documents was used before the government was ever implemented in North Carolina. During the colonial period North Carolina used successively four different seals. Since independence six seals have been used.

11. State song THE OLD NORTH STATE (words by William Gaston) "Carolina! Carolina! Heaven's blessings attend her! While we live we will cherish, protect and defend her; Though the scorner may sneer at and witlings defame her, Our hearts swell with gladness whenever we name her. Hurrah! Hurrah! The Old North State forever! Hurrah! Hurrah! The good Old North State! Though she envies not others their merited glory, Say, whose name stands the foremost in Liberty's story! Though too true to herself e'er to crouch to oppression, Who can yield to just rule more loyal submission? Plain and artless her sons, but whose doors open faster At the knock of a stranger, or the tale of disaster? How like to the rudeness of their dear native mountains, With rich ore in their bosoms and life in their fountains. And her daughters, the Queen of the Forest resembling– So graceful, so constant, yet to gentlest breath trembling; And true lightwood at heart, let the match be applied them, How they kindle and flame! Oh! none know but who've tried them. Then let all who love us, love the land that we live in (As happy a region on this side of Heaven), Where Plenty and Freedom, Love and Peace smile before us, Raise aloud, raise together, the heart‑thrilling chorus!"

12. The pine was officially designated as the State Tree by the General Assembly of 1963

13. References Pictures and information taken from the following sites: www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/states/northcarolina www.consultwebs.com/ncphotos/nc_state_capitol.html www.netstate.com/states/symb/nc_symb.htm www.50states.com/ncarolin.htm www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/states/northcarolina