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North Carolina · State Nickname Quiz

Launch the State Nickname Quiz mini-game with North Carolina as the first prompt. Quick facts and links below.

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North Carolina's state nickname

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North Carolina's nickname is "Tar Heel State". This page launches the State Nicknames quiz with North Carolina in rotation — match the nickname to the state.

Why "Tar Heel State"?

"Tar Heel State" was adopted as the official nickname based on a defining feature of the state — its geography, its history, or a notable plant/animal/symbol.

Quick facts

USPS code
NC
Capital
Raleigh
Largest city
Charlotte
Region
South
Admitted to Union
1789
Nickname
Tar Heel State
Electoral votes
16
Bordering states
Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia

Other North Carolina games

→ North Carolina · Place the State→ North Carolina · State Capitals Quiz→ North Carolina · USPS Abbreviation→ North Carolina · State Flag Quiz

More about North Carolina

→ North Carolina state page → Learn the 50 US states → All US states games

Frequently asked

What is North Carolina's nickname?

Tar Heel State

Is this game free?

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Can I play other North Carolina quizzes?

Yes — see the sibling games above. North Carolina appears in every Statedoku mini-game.