Province of North Carolina
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Region / Subdivision
Summary
The Province of North Carolina was a British colony in North America from 1712 to 1776. Originally known as the Albemarle Settlements, it was granted to eight lords proprietor by King Charles II. It became a royal colony in 1729, governed by a governor appointed by the British Crown.
Statistics
Area
139,391.00 km²
Population
21,270