3. North Carolina has 9.75 million people (10 th ) Miles of Roadway Under NCDOT Responsibility ~ 79,400 miles Over 18,000 Bridges and Large Culverts Issues over 180,000 Oversize and Overweight Permits each year Highest Mountain East of the Rockies Mount Mitchell 6,684 ft. Highest Natural Sand Dune on the east coast Jockeys Ridge 138 ft. Tallest Light House in the U.S. Cape Hatteras Light We have cities that offer an abundant of city life. We have spectacular natural areas from the Blue Ridge Mountains, through the piedmont, to the beaches.

4. Visitors to experience a wide array of restaurants and bars, unique shops, live theaters, galleries, museums, tours, cruises, historic buildings, and the scenic River walk along the Cape Fear River

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