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The Research Triangle, commonly referred to as the "Triangle," is a region in the Piedmont of North Carolina in the United States, anchored by the cities of Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill and the major research universities of North Carolina State University, Duke University, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, respectively. The name was cemented in the public consciousness in the 1950s with the creation of Research Triangle Park, home to numerous high-tech companies and enterprises.

The Triangle region, as defined for statistical purposes, is generally considered to comprise the counties of Chatham, Durham, Franklin, Johnston, Orange, and WakeWake County is a county located in the U. State of North Carolina. As of 2000, the population is 627,846. Its county seat is Raleigh 6, also the state capital. History The county was formed in 1771 from parts of Cumberland County, Johnston County, and Ora, although the U.S. Census Bureau divided the region into two statistical areas in 20032003 is a common year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar), and also: The International Year of Freshwater The European Disability Year Summary Perhaps the defining global event of the year 2003 was the Invasion of Iraq launched by the U.

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The above map covers the Research Triangle region, centered roughly on the location of the Raleigh-Durham International AirportRaleigh-Durham International Airport is an airport located near Morrisville, North Carolina, between Raleigh and Durham. Its IATA Airport Code is RDU . History RDU opened for commercial service on May 1, 1943. Eastern Airlines, then led by Eddie Rickenbac; the circle extends approximately 25 miles outwards.

Cities and Towns

A - Raleigh, North Carolina
B - Durham, North Carolina
C - Chapel Hill, North Carolina
D - Cary, North CarolinaCary is a city located in Wake County, North Carolina. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 94,536. Geography Cary is located at 35°46'44" North, 78°48'1" West (35. 778919, -78. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town h
E - Morrisville, North CarolinaMorrisville is a town located in Wake County, North Carolina, USA. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 5,208. Geography Morrisville is located at 35°49'39" North, 78°49'44" West (35. 827493, -78. According to the United States Census
F - Apex, North Carolina
G - Holly Springs, North Carolina
H - Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina
I - Garner, North Carolina
J - Knightdale, North Carolina
K - Wendell, North Carolina
L - Zebulon, North Carolina
M - Rolesville, North Carolina
N - Wake Forest, North Carolina
O - Hillsborough, North Carolina
P - Carrboro, North Carolina
Q - Pittsboro, North Carolina
R - Clayton, North Carolina
S - Youngsville, North Carolina
T - Franklinton, North Carolina
U - Creedmoor, North Carolina
V - Stem, North Carolina
W - Butner, North Carolina

Counties

1 - Wake County, North Carolina
2 - Durham County, North Carolina
3 - Orange County, North Carolina
4 - Chatham County, North Carolina
5 - Harnett County, North Carolina
6 - Johnston County, North Carolina
7 - Franklin County, North Carolina
8 - Granville County, North Carolina

Parks and Bodies of Water

a - Research Triangle Park
b - Umstead State Park
c - Jordan Lake
d - Haw River
e - Harris Lake
f - Lake Wheeler
g - Lake Benson
h - Falls Lake

Interstate Highways

1 - I-40/ I-85
2 - I-85
3 - I-40
4 - I-440
5 - I-540

Other Major Highways

1 - US-15
2 - US-1
3 - US-401
4 - US-64
5 - US-70
6 - US-401
7 - US-1
8 - US-15-501
9 - US-64
10 - US-70
11 - US-15
12 - NC-147

North Carolina places

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