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The Triangle region, as defined for statistical purposes, is generally considered to comprise the counties of Chatham, Durham, Franklin, Johnston, Orange, and WakeWake County is a county located in the U. State of North Carolina. As of 2000, the population is 627,846. Its county seat is Raleigh 6, also the state capital. History The county was formed in 1771 from parts of Cumberland County, Johnston County, and Ora, although the U.S. Census Bureau divided the region into two statistical areas in 20032003 is a common year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar), and also: The International Year of Freshwater The European Disability Year Summary Perhaps the defining global event of the year 2003 was the Invasion of Iraq launched by the U.

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The above map covers the Research Triangle region, centered roughly on the location of the Raleigh-Durham International AirportRaleigh-Durham International Airport is an airport located near Morrisville, North Carolina, between Raleigh and Durham. Its IATA Airport Code is RDU . History RDU opened for commercial service on May 1, 1943. Eastern Airlines, then led by Eddie Rickenbac; the circle extends approximately 25 miles outwards.