Raleigh is the capital city of North Carolina. With a population of approximately 400000, it is the third fastest growing city in the United States. Raleigh is known as the "city of oaks" for the large number of oak trees growing on its rolling landscape.
Weather in Raleigh in May is usually quite hot, but we suggest you check this link before packing for the workshop.



North Carolina State University is located in Raleigh and, with the University of North Carolina in Chapell Hill and Duke in Durham, constitutes one of the vertices of the "Research Triangle".



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