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Introduction Raleigh is the capital of North Carolina and home to North Carolina State University. Along with Durham and Chapel Hill, it is known as the Research Triangle and lies on the southeastern corner of the Research Triangle. It has some beautiful residential areas, expansive parks, and historic buildings
Over the past decade Raleigh emerged as a leader in education, government, and research and development areas. The city has a well defined system of local parks and lakes, easy access to the ocean and the mountains, and a moderate climate, to encourage year-round outdoor activities. Raleigh also boasts of world class health care services. It abounds in cultural activities and offers a major symphony orchestra, an art museum with an outstanding collection of European and American paintings, and the world's premier modern dance festival.
The city is also currently planning a redevelopment for a regional commuter rail system linking downtown Raleigh with downtown Durham.
Raleigh is located in the gently rolling pine woods of the central Piedmont section of North Carolina, midway between the Great Smoky Mountains to the west and the Atlantic Ocean to the east, each about a three-hour drive.Temperatues in Raleigh hover around 38 degrees in mid-winter, 59 degrees in mid-spring and 78 degrees in mid-summer.
Area: 117.3 square miles (2000)
Elevation: 434 feet above sea level
Latitude: 35.82 N
Longitude: 78.64 W
Average Temperatures: January, 38.9° F; July, 78.1° F; annual average, 59.3° F reported
Average Annual Precipitation: 52.6 inches
Population: 341,530 as on 2005
Attractions * North Carolina Museum of Art
* North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
* Raleigh Flea Market
Festivals * Artsplosure Jazz and Arts Festivals
* North Carolina State Fair
* The Greater Raleigh Antique Show