About Charlotte

Charlotte is one of the 10 fastest growing cities and the second largest banking center in the USA, ranked only behind New York City. Over 320 foreign owned businesses are located in the Charlotte area. In addition to being a large economic center, Charlotte is known for its beautiful tree-lined streets, numerous parks, golf courses and lakes.

Charlotte/Douglas International Airport serves as an international gateway to the Carolinas with non-stop/direct service to nine international destinations including Bermuda, Mexico, United Kingdom, Jamaica, Bahamas, Puerto Rico, the Netherlands and Canada. It is located just 15 minutes from the Charlotte’s center and serves over 160 cities with non-stop service and 500+ flights daily, and 22 million passengers annually.

UNC Charlotte is located on the edge of Charlotte, a city of over 600,000 people. Its climate is mild with temperatures ranging from 75°F (25°C) in the autumn to 20°F (7°C) in the winter. Some winter days are below freezing and there is occasional snow. Summer is quite humid and some days have temperatures above 90°F.


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Charlotte Visitor Information

Charlotte.com