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Hai Point – is located in the central North Carolina region in four counties at the same time. Most of the city is in Gailford County, while the rest of Hay Point is in Davidson, Richmond, and Forsyth Counties. Like most large cities in the United States, High Point has a nickname: The Furniture Capital of the World.
The area of High Point began to be colonized by colonists in 1750. First they moved there from Germany and quakers from Europe and other American colonies who had been killed for their faith. In 1856, the railroad brought the railroad into the town, and the local station was «s top point» of the North Carolina Railroad. Hi-Pointe, and is designated as – «top point». By convention, the city itself is in the North North Carolina region with the highest elevation above sea level. In 1859, the settlement was a city.
After the Civil War, industry began to develop in Bay Point. A factory for the production of furniture began to appear here. At the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, High Point was the largest center of furniture production in the American South, which gave it its appropriate designation. The city now also has a textile industry and car manufacturing.
Hai Poyntin is known for several universities founded by religious communities. The most famous of these is the Private University of Hay Payne. The universitys architectural complex is one of the citys landmarks. They also include several museums, a library with a history of furniture and design, as well as parkland and a South Coast Classified Collection.
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- Air quality: 32 US AQI Good. Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
- Tap water: Yes, safe to drink
- Religious government: Non-religious
- Population: 110,000 people
- GDP: $57,808 / year
- Foreigners can own real estate: Yes
- Power outlets: 115V60Hz
- Internet: 40 Mbps
- Best wireless: T-Mobile
- Pay without cash: Yes, cards OK almost everywhere
- Tipping: How much should I tip at a restaurant? A gratuity of 15 to 20 per cent on top of the bill (before sales tax) is standard, with 25 per cent given for topnotch service. Servers in America work hard for the money – they’re generally friendly, knowledgeable and willing to go the extra mile for customers.
- Apartment listings: Craigslist
- Apartments: Airbnb
- Hotels: Booking.com
- More hotels: Hotels.com
- Best taxi: Uber
- Online electronics shop: Amazon
- Best hospital: High Point Regional Health System
- Best intl air carrier: Delta
- Monthly costs for expat: $3100
- Monthly costs for family: $4500
- Monthly costs for local: $1250
- Meal: $10
- Small Cola: $1.9
- Beer 1 Pint: $5.5
- Coffee: $4
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