Charlotte : North Carolina

Charlotte was known as a “hornet’s nest of rebellion’ against British rule in the 1770s. The habit of hoarding riches that came along with the miners in 1800s, gave rise the Charlotte’s growth. Today it is a major economic center as 50, 000 new residents move to the city each year to enjoy Charlotte’s money that is generated by banks and big businesses. It has the second largest US baning center after New York.  An excellent interstate highway system, good railroad access, and an inland port facility are other factors have also contributed to the growth of Charlotte.

Just two hours east of the Appalachian Mountains and three hours west of the Atlantic Ocean, life in this comfortable, mid-sized city provides the best of all worlds.

Charlotte is located in southwestern North Carolina's Piedmont region of rolling hills. The city is about 85 miles south and east of the Appalachian Mountains, and about 180 miles northwest of the Atlantic Ocean. It is a county seat of Mecklenburg county.

Charlotte enjoys a moderate climate enjoys modified by the mountains.Therefore cool winters seldom bring extreme cold temperatures or heavy snowfall, while the city's long, quite warm summer days are mitigated by considerably cooler nights.

Area: 242.87 square miles (2000)

Elevation: 730 to 765 feet above sea level

Latitude: 35.21 N

Longitude: 80.83 W

Average temperatures: January, 39.3° F; July, 79.3° F; average annual temperature, 60.1° F

Average Annual Precipitation: 43.1 inches

Population: 610,949 as on 2005

Attractions

    * Mint Museum of Art
    * Afro-American Cultural Center
    * Levin Museum of the New South
    * Mecklenburg County park system
    * Hezekiah Alexander Home

Festivals

    * Spring Fest
    * Greek Yiasou Festival
    * Southern Christmas Show