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 Forklift Masts Durham - Durham is a city within the U.S. state of North Carolina and one of the three corners of the Research Triangle, a research park. The city of Durham serves as the county seat of Durham County. A smaller portion of the city falls within Wake County. With a population of 228,330, Durham is the fifth-largest city within the state. Two major universities are situated there: Duke University and North Carolina Central University.
Durham is a primary city in Research Triangle Park, site of more than 130 businesses. An additional 20 office, industrial and research parks surround The Triangle. The research park employs thousands of area residents. The health/medical sector and office administration employs a large number of individuals in the region.
The population in the Chapel Hill-Durham MSA is more than 500,000 individuals according to the 2010 census. The total population in the combined statistical area of Cary-Raleigh-Durham is approximately 1,750,000 people.
Durham has been ranked as the third best place to live in the United States for careers and business (Forbes Magazine). The Durham region's biggest business is Duke University & Medical Center. The foundation of the city's economy is its health and medical related industries and high-technology businesses. Vital businesses within these sectors operate in the biopharmaceutical, electronics and telecommunications fields. Chemicals, plastics and textiles are likewise significant. Businesses like for example Glaxo Smith Kline, Nortel and IBM hire thousands of local people.
There is a broad range of activities related to music within Durham for visitors and residents to enjoy, ranging from jazz and blues festivals to symphony concerts. The American Dance Festival is a yearly event. There are also art exhibitions, the Full Frame Documentary Film Festival and the Gay and Lesbian Film Festival. People benefit from a lively series of programs at the Carolina Theatre. Among the top restaurants are situated within the Ninth Street, Brightleaf, and University Drive areas. Culinary offerings are many and diverse.
In the Durham area, there is an abundant amount of outdoor recreation opportunities. The American Tobacco Trail is a 12-mile trail that runs from downtown to the county line. These trails are perfect from hiking, cycling and jogging. Eno River State Park is a well-known destination where tourists could enjoy canoeing, rafting, hiking, fishing and bird-watching. Horseback riding is offered at Crane Creek Ranch with its many acres of riding trails. Flat River is an excellent place for sailing, boating, hiking, rock hounding and fishing.
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