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Known as the "City of Oaks," Raleigh is the second largest city and the capital of North Carolina. Established in 1792, Raleigh was named after poet and explorer, Sir Walter Raleigh. Visit Raleigh.com: Quick Facts
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- Country: United States
- State: North Carolina
- Counties: Wake, Durham
- Mayor: Charles MeekerCity of Raleigh: Council Districts, Members and Committee Assignments
- Currency: US Dollar (USD)
- Area code: 919
- Airport code: RDUWorld Airport Codes.com: Raleigh Durham International Airport
- Time zone: EST, EDT
- Climate: Subtropical
- Population: 380,173 (July 2008)City of Raleigh: Population Estimate July 2008 City of Raleigh: Raleigh Demographics
- Nicknames: City of OaksCity of Raleigh: Urban Forestry WCities: Raleigh/Durham - Historical Background
- Founded in 1587 as the "Cittie of Raleigh" by John White under the direction of Sir Walter RaleighCity of Raleigh: History of Raleigh - Years (1587 - 1844)
- Founded as the state capital in 1792 and given the name "Raleigh"City of Raleigh: History of Raleigh - Years (1587 - 1844)
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Area and Accolades
The city of Raleigh is split into 6 areas, of which Old Raleigh is the historical neighborhood with buildings like the Sir Walter Raleigh Hotel, built in 1924.With more than 150 parks comprising over 4,300 acres of green space, Raleigh was named America's number 8 Great Garden Cities by Garden Design Magazine.Visit Raleigh.com: Raleigh's "Scent-ual" Gardens (PDF File)
A 2008 issue of Forbes magazine named Raleigh the number city for business and careers.Forbes: Best Places For Business And Careers (March 19, 2008)
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Airport: Raleigh-Durham International Airport
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View All Raleigh Questions (15) | Ask a QuestionHigh tech employment in Raleigh and Durham total 70,600 in 2006, what companies did the hiring? (1 Answer)"Durham has a large R&D and testing industry, which employed 8,900 workers in 2006, up by 900 from the previous year. Raleigh has the 10th largest software publishers industry, which ... read moreWhos the best plumber in Raleigh, NC? (1 Answer)Given the reviews I found, it is a bit of a toss-up between the Schwartz Plumbing Company and Rural Plumbing & Heating Inc. Schwartz has 4 very good to excellent ... read moreWhy should I visit Raleigh North Carolina? (1 Answer)http://www.visitraleigh.com/ Here is a good website that shows you lots of the info you want on Raleigh. Also I would recommend some of the museums in Raleigh because there are ... read more
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Infoplease.com: Raleigh Facts
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US Census Bureau: Raleigh (city) Quick Facts
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Raleigh Newspaper: News & Observer
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TV News: WRAL 5 - WTVD 11 - NBC17
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Official Site: Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car Phone: 800-261-7331
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Official Site: Raleigh Chamber of Commerce
The Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce is the Triangles largest business membership organization made up of more than 2,500 member firms representing two-thirds of the private sector employment in Wake County. The Chamber has been representing the interests of the local business community for more than a century.
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Private College: Meredith College
Meredith College,the largest private women's college in the Southeast,offers undergraduates more than 35 majors,internships in Raleigh and the Research Triangle Park,research opportunities and study abroad programs.You may also attend graduate school or enroll in a paralegal program at Meredith. Meredith has more than 100 years of experience educating women to excel. Visit our 225-acre campus on Hillsborough Street near N.C. State University and discover why U.S. News and World Report ranks Meredith as one of the Best Colleges in the South.
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Private College: Shaw University
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Public: North Carolina State University
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Public: Wake Technical Community College
Wake Technical Community College Web Site. Wake Tech began in 1958 offering classes to prepare students for specific skills needed in industry. Today, we offer more than 70 technical and vocational programs, which follow our tradition of training students for specific job skills, as well as a college transfer program for those who want to continue their education at four-year institutions. In addition, our continuing educationprograms provide hundreds of non-credit courses for job upgrading or personal interest.
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Private College: Meredith College
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