2012 NC STATE WOLFPACK MEN’S SOCCER Raleigh, the capital of North Carolina, is situated between the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean. With a climate that’s mild year round, it’s easy to see why Raleigh and the surrounding region are consistently rated among the best places to live in the United States.  Raleigh boasts a population of just under 404,000 residents, and is home to nine colleges and universities. One-third of Raleigh’s population is made up of minorities, and one-third of the population is also between the ages of 18-32. 0