The Carolinas

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See also the Carolines in the Pacific.

The Carolinas is a collective term used in the United States to refer to the States of North and South Carolina together. The Carolinas were once known during America's colonial period, specifically from 1663–1710, as the Province of Carolina. Prior to that time these lands were considered part of the Colony and Dominion of Virginia from 1609–63.

This province, named Carolina after King Charles I of England, during the reign of King Charles II of England, was divided in 1710 into South Carolina and North Carolina.

Two professional sports teams, the Panthers of the NFL in Charlotte, North Carolina and the Hurricanes of the NHL in Raleigh, North Carolina use the term Carolina as their home moniker.

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