Raleigh is the capital of which US state?
AnswerNorth Carolina
Raleigh has been the capital of North Carolina since it was founded for that purpose.
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Raleigh facts & stats
7 fact-checked facts about Raleigh, North Carolina, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
Raleigh, Durham and which town form the corners of North Carolina's 'Research Triangle'?
AnswerChapel Hill
The Triangle is anchored by universities in Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill.
Going deeper
In what year was Raleigh founded as North Carolina's planned capital?
Answer1792
Raleigh was established in 1792 as a planned city, chosen specifically to be North Carolina's capital.
Which large public university has its main campus in Raleigh?
AnswerNorth Carolina State University
NC State is in Raleigh; Duke is in Durham and Wake Forest's main campus is in Winston-Salem.
Which NHL team won the 2006 Stanley Cup while playing its home games in Raleigh?
AnswerCarolina Hurricanes
The Carolina Hurricanes, based in Raleigh, won the Stanley Cup in 2006.
Expert level
Sir Walter Raleigh sponsored which early English colony, later known as the 'Lost Colony'?
AnswerRoanoke
The Roanoke colony on North Carolina's coast vanished by 1590, earning the name the Lost Colony.
Which river flows through the eastern part of Raleigh?
AnswerNeuse River
The Neuse River runs through eastern Raleigh and Wake County on its way to Pamlico Sound.
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