ABOUT NORTH CAROLINA
Greensboro,
North Carolina, situated halfway between Raleigh
and Charlotte,
lies in the heart of the Piedmont region, Carolina's
lush agricultural belt. With a mountain barrier to its
southwest, Greensboro enjoys mild winters with rarely a
zero degree day, and a July average temperature of a
moderate 77 degrees. With only a two hour drive to the Blue
Ridge Mountains and a three hour drive to the Atlantic
Coast beaches, Greensboro, NC residents enjoy the
best of both worlds. 170 parks, including botanical
gardens, grace the city, along with 27 golf clubs which
include two championship courses.
Greensboro's population of 231,740 people (July 2003
estimate) is growing at a healthy rate, and many new
companies are being drawn to the area.
North Carolina has been ranked 4th in the country for
high-tech growth, and Greensboro was one of its first
cities to provide fiber optic networks, providing
high-speed Internet access. The county seat of Guilford
County, Greensboro is an important distribution and
transportation center for the area's manufacturing and
textile industries. Guilford County, NC boasts two major
interstate highways along with the Piedmont
Triad International Airport, and vital rail service.
VF Corporation, RF Micro Devices, Volvo Trucks, Sygenta
Crop Protection and Jefferson Pilot Corporation are all
located here. Fed-Ex has spotlighted the area for a
major mid-Atlantic cargo hub in nearby Kearnesville,
projected for completion in 2007.
The Greensboro and Guilford
County school systems are ranked in the top 4th of
the nation. Very progressive and specialized schools are
found within the county and there are over 30 private
schools. Greensboro
College, Guilford
College, Bennett
College, North
Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University,
and the University
of North Carolina are all found within the city of
Greensboro, North Carolina.
Since it is home to more than 41,000 college
students, Greensboro's nightlife
is diverse and varied. From Latin dance clubs and
charming French bistros, to stand-up comedy clubs and
even a 74 year old barbecue joint, there's always
something to do for young and old. Greensboro
Ballet, Greensboro
Opera Company and the Greensboro
Symphony Orchestra are just a few of the finer
cultural offerings of the city.
Greensboro, North Carolina's thriving economy,
quality standard of living, and surrounding natural
beauty, all come together to make Greensboro a very
exciting and wonderful place to be.
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