A shirt-and-collar town with a Little-Apple crunch.

A banking hub complete with futuristic high-rises and elevated walkways, Charlotte is a southern Big Apple. But don't expect a New York level of buzz. This is primarily a business town, with the added appeal of a few good museums, some excellent restaurants and a scattered but lively music scene.

Fast Facts

Population

614,330

Currency

Name: US Dollar
Code: USD
Symbol: US$

Electrical Plugs

American-style plug with two parallel flat blades above a circular grounding pin Japanese-style plug with two parallel flat blades
110V 60Hz

Languages Spoken

Essential: English

Country Dialing Code

+1

Weights & Measures

Imperial

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