North Carolina has a population of over 10 million people. The state has a humid, subtropical climate. The largest cities are Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, and Durham. The most important economic sectors are science, technology, engineering, math, farming, and tourism. Popular things to do in North Carolina include visiting the Blue Ridge Parkway, Biltmore Estate, waterfalls, and beaches. Famous people from North Carolina include Frank Lucas and Julianne Moore.