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The birthplace of NASCAR, Charlotte, North Carolina a diverse mixture of modern creativity and historical charm. Whether you’re a fan of the exciting whitewater rafting, fine dining, excellent craft beer, or exploring American history, Charlotte has something for you.
Charlotte was named after Queen Charlotte Sophia, who was the Queen Consort of Britain’s King George III. When the Revolutionary War began, British General Charles Cornwallis gave the city another nickname—after being driven out of town by citizens loyal to the Revolutionary forces, Cornwallis called the city a “hornet’s nest of rebellion.” Today, the Hornet’s Nest remains a popular nickname for Charlotte.
The most populous city in North Carolina, Charlotte is home to 859,035 residents, with almost 2.4 million people calling the Charlotte metropolitan area home. The third fastest growing city in the United States, Charlotte has an annual growth rate of two percent.
Close to Mooresville, Matthews, Salisbury, Concord, and Fort Mill, Charlotte is considered the birthplace of NASCAR and hosts the NASCAR All-Star Race every year. The city is also the hometown of Southern Presbyterianism.
A major financial center, Charlotte boasts the third highest banking assets in the country. The bank of America calls the city home, as does the east coast regional headquarters of Wells Fargo. Charlotte is the hometown of the Bojangle’s food chain and the second largest bottler of Coca-Cola in the nation.
A subtropical city Charlotte has short cool winters and hot, humid summers. Year-round temperatures reach a high of 89°F in July and a low of 31°F in January. The city’s proximity to the Gulf of Mexico results in regular rainfall, with a rate of 41.6 inches annually.
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