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Greensboro,
North Carolina, situated halfway between Raleigh
and Charlotte,
lies in the heart of the Piedmont region, Carolina's lush
agricultural belt. With a mountain barrier to its southwest,
Greensboro enjoys mild winters with rarely a zero degree day,
and a July average temperature of a moderate 77 degrees. With
only a two hour drive to the Blue
Ridge Mountains and a three hour drive to the Atlantic
Coast beaches, Greensboro, NC residents enjoy the best of
both worlds. 170 parks, including botanical gardens, grace the
city, along with 27 golf clubs which include two championship
courses.
Greensboro's population of 231,740 people (July 2003
estimate) is growing at a healthy rate, and many new companies
are being drawn to the area.
North Carolina has been ranked 4th in the country for
high-tech growth, and Greensboro was one of its first cities
to provide fiber optic networks, providing high-speed Internet
access. The county seat of Guilford
County, Greensboro is an important distribution and
transportation center for the area's manufacturing and textile
industries. Guilford County, NC boasts two major interstate
highways along with the Piedmont
Triad International Airport, and vital rail service. VF
Corporation, RF Micro Devices, Volvo Trucks, Sygenta Crop
Protection and Jefferson Pilot Corporation are all located
here. Fed-Ex has spotlighted the area for a major mid-Atlantic
cargo hub in nearby Kearnesville, projected for completion in
2007.
The Greensboro and Guilford
County school systems are ranked in the top 4th of the
nation. Very progressive and specialized schools are found
within the county and there are over 30 private schools. Greensboro
College, Guilford
College, Bennett
College, North
Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, and
the University
of North Carolina are all found within the city of
Greensboro, North Carolina.
Since it is home to more than 41,000 college students,
Greensboro's nightlife
is diverse and varied. From Latin dance clubs and charming
French bistros, to stand-up comedy clubs and even a 74 year
old barbecue joint, there's always something to do for young
and old. Greensboro
Ballet, Greensboro
Opera Company and the Greensboro
Symphony Orchestra are just a few of the finer cultural
offerings of the city.
Greensboro, North Carolina's thriving economy, quality
standard of living, and surrounding natural beauty, all come
together to make Greensboro a very exciting and wonderful
place to be.
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