N.C. stands for North Carolina, specifically the state in the southeastern region of the United States. However, if one were to consider synonyms for the two-letter abbreviation, there are several possibilities. One could use "NC" as an alternative, or perhaps say "the Tar Heel State" which is North Carolina's nickname. Other references could include Duke, UNC Chapel Hill, or Wake Forest which are all well-known universities located in the state. Additionally, the Appalachian Mountains run through North Carolina, so one could make a nod to the beautiful natural surroundings and say "the Blue Ridge state." Regardless of the terminology used, North Carolina remains a beautiful and historically rich place to visit.