Because based on median salaries, unemployment/underemployment statistics, general culture and level of urbanization, NC is much like a developing country. If

Because based on median salaries, unemployment/underemployment statistics, general culture and level of urbanization, NC is much like a developing country. If NC's economy is similar to Thailand, then Charlotte is Bangkok, Raleigh is Chiang Mai, and Asheville is Chiang Rai. The Outer Banks are like Krabi. The number of corporations with large offices in NC is almost certainly comparable to Thailand. By the same model, I'm willing to bet that life in Mississippi or Louisiana is similar to life in Albania.