Did You Know?

Raleigh has lots of parks and trees!

What is a Capital?

A capital is where the state makes rules.

Fun Parks

Raleigh has many parks for fun and play.

What Raleigh Does

It helps make laws for the state.

It has schools for kids to learn.

It has fun places to visit.

It is a place for jobs and work.

It has big events for all to see.

It is a place for fun and friends.

More About Raleigh

Raleigh was made a long time ago. It was picked to be the capital of North Carolina. Many people came to live there. They built homes and schools.

Raleigh helps us by making rules. It keeps us safe and helps us learn. Kids go to school there to learn new things.

Raleigh will keep growing. More people will come to live there. It will stay a fun place for all!

How Topics Connect

graph TD A["Raleigh"] --> B["Capital City of North Carolina"] A --> C["Second-Most Populous City in NC"] A --> D["Largest City in Research Triangle"] A --> E["Known as 'City of Oaks'"] A --> F["Population: 467,665 (2020 Census"] A --> G["County Seat of Wake County"] A --> H["Named after Sir Walter Raleigh"]

What Do These Words Mean?

populous:having many people living in it
Research Triangle:an area in North Carolina known for its universities and research
county seat:the main town or city where the local government is located
census:an official count of people in a place
founded:started or established something