North Carolina was one of the 13 original colonies of the United States and is a place of great natural diversity. Because of its unique geography and climate, North Carolina has a wider variety of plants, animals, rocks, and minerals than most other states. The North Carolina General Assembly has adopted state symbols that honor our natural and cultural heritage.

What is the North Carolina State:

Beverage | Bird | Boat | Dog | Fish | Flag | Flower
Gemstone | Insect | Mammal | Reptile | Rock
Seal | Shell | Song | Toast | Tree | Vegetable

Adapted from "North Carolina, the State and Its Symbols", a publication of the North Carolina State Museum of Natural Sciences. © 1998