This document provides facts about the geography, population, symbols, and history of North Carolina. It states that North Carolina has a population of over 8 million people, making it the 11th most populated state. It borders South Carolina and has the Atlantic Ocean to its east. Some notable things that originated in North Carolina include the first Pepsi being made and sold in New Bern, Krispy Kreme doughnuts being founded in Winston-Salem, and Babe Ruth hitting his first home run in Fayetteville. The capital of North Carolina is Raleigh.