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2. Western North Carolina - Wikipedia

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   Many definitions will vary. Western North Carolina (often abbreviated as WNC) is the region of North Carolina which includes the Appalachian Mountains; it is often known geographically as the state's Mountain Region. It contains the highest mountains in the Eastern United States, with 125 peaks rising to over 5,000 feet (1,500 meters) in elevation.

3. Asheville, North Carolina - Wikipedia

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   Located at the confluence of the French Broad and Swannanoa rivers, it is the most populous city in Western North Carolina, and the state's 11th-most-populous city. According to the 2020 census, the city's population was 94,589, [8] up from 83,393 in the 2010 census. [9] It is the principal city in the three-county Asheville metropolitan area ...

4. Geography of North Carolina - Wikipedia

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   The geography of North Carolina falls naturally into three divisions — the Appalachian Mountains in the west (including the Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains ), the central Piedmont Plateau, and the eastern Atlantic Coastal Plain. North Carolina covers 53,819 square miles (139,391 km 2) and is 503 miles (810 km) wide by 150 miles (241 km ...

5. Day trip paradise: What to know about Western NC's ... - AOL

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   April 26, 2024 at 3:59 PM. There are 62 scenic byways in North Carolina. Some of Western North Carolina's most famous include the Blue Ridge Parkway and Mount Mitchell Scenic Drive. There is ...

6. Eastern North Carolina - Wikipedia

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   Eastern North Carolina is served by two main interstate highways and a number of U.S. routes. Road Transportation. Interstate 95 is the rough western edge of Eastern North Carolina passing through Rocky Mount, Wilson, Fayetteville and Lumberton. Interstate 40 serves the southeastern portion from Wayne County (Near Mt . Olive) to Wilmington in ...

7. Waynesville, North Carolina - Wikipedia

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   Waynesville, North Carolina. /  35.48333°N 82.99444°W  / 35.48333; -82.99444. Waynesville is the county seat of Haywood County, North Carolina. [4] It is the largest town in North Carolina west of Asheville. Waynesville is located about 30 miles (50 km) southwest of Asheville between the Great Smoky and Blue Ridge Mountains .