Raleigh, North Carolina is the capital of the state. It is located in Wake County and has an estimated population of 462,258 as per 2019 estimates. The city covers a total area of 142 square miles and experiences a humid subtropical climate with four distinct seasons.
The economy of Raleigh is driven by several sectors such as the IT sector, the healthcare industry, research centers, universities, and colleges. Major employers include IBM Corporation, AT&T Inc., Red Hat Inc., the University of North Carolina, and Duke Energy Corporation amongst others. Government services also employ a significant number of people within this city. Additionally, tourism is another major economic contributor to the city’s revenue generation capacity which benefits from its wide range of recreational activities including music festivals and outdoor attractions.
In terms of education, there are numerous public schools managed by various school districts in addition to private institutions like Saint Mary’s School and Ravenscroft School for K-12 grades. For college education options, students have access to NC State University (NCSU), William Peace University (WPU), and Meredith College (MC). All these educational facilities offer their respective courses leading to baccalaureate degrees or higher qualifications in different disciplines.