Map of North Carolina
North Carolina is in the United States. Its capital is Raleigh. Explore the labeled map, find its location within the country, or download a blank map and a coloring map for printing.
Where is North Carolina?
The highlighted area shows North Carolina within the United States. The locator uses the national outline; the larger map above provides the detail.
North Carolina: facts and places
- Country
- United States
- Capital
- Raleigh
- Area
- 139,390 km² (53,819 sq mi)
- Population
- 10.4 million (2020)
- Map reference point
- 35.35° N, 78.47° W
Places shown in this area include Raleigh, Charlotte, Greensboro, Durham, Winston-Salem, Fayetteville, Wilmington, Asheville, Greenville, and Hickory. The map selects major settlements from Natural Earth; it does not show every city or town. Raleigh is marked separately as the capital.
For county boundaries and county names, see the North Carolina county map on Which County.
Blank map of North Carolina
Use this map without names to practice locating places. The coloring version below uses black outlines on white paper.
North Carolina coloring map
Sources and reuse
Map design: Atlas of Maps, CC BY 4.0. Country and state outlines and settlements: Natural Earth (public domain). Facts: Wikidata (CC0); population figures use the stated year.
Frequently asked questions
Where is North Carolina?
North Carolina is in the United States. The location map highlights it within the country; the main map shows its outline and places including Raleigh, Charlotte, Greensboro, and Durham.
What is the capital of North Carolina?
The capital is Raleigh. It is marked with a red star on the labeled map.
Can I print a blank map of North Carolina?
Yes. Download the blank or black-and-white coloring version as PNG, SVG or PDF. The PDF fits US Letter paper and can be scaled to fit A4. Credit Atlas of Maps under CC BY 4.0.
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