Winston-Salem is the fourth-largest city in North Carolina with a population of around 225,000 people. The city began as two separate towns named Winston and Salem that were joined as one in 1913. The city has strong ties to the tobacco industry and was the birthplace of Camel cigarettes. Today, Winston-Salem boasts many cultural attractions, including museums and art galleries.
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United States of America
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224,889
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North Carolina
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1766 (Salem) and 1849 (Winston)
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336
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