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South Carolina

Discover South Carolina, a state with sandy beaches, cool mountains, and a super interesting past!

Images

South Carolina Gamecock Cheerleader Amanda Stiegman

South Carolina Gamecock Cheerleader Amanda Stiegman

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South Carolina Sunset
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Lewis Hine: 7-year old Rosie, oyster shucker, Bluffton, South Carolina, 1913
South Carolina National Guard
032/366 American Coot - Fulica americana, Savannah River National Wildlife Refuge, Hardeeville, South Carolina
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Flag-map of South Carolina
Carly Fiorina at Citizens United Peace Summit Greenville South Carolina May 2015 by Michael Vadon
Charleston - South Carolina - Faber House - 631 East Bay Street - UnitedStates
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Charleston - South Carolina - Shackleford - Williams House - United States

Key Facts

Location
Southeastern United States, bordering the Atlantic Ocean.
Population
Over 5 million people live here.
Capital City
Columbia.
Fun Fact
South Carolina was named after King Charles I of England, and 'Carolus' is Latin for Charles!

Where is South Carolina?

Imagine a giant map of the United States. South Carolina is in the southeastern part, like a friendly neighbor to North Carolina and Georgia. To its right, the big, blue Atlantic Ocean waves crash on the shore! It's a state that loves the water, with lots of beaches and even islands you can visit.

A Land of Many Faces

South Carolina isn't just one kind of place. In the east, you'll find flat, sandy areas near the ocean, perfect for building sandcastles. As you travel west, the land starts to roll like gentle hills, and then in the very northwest corner, you'll find mountains that are taller than many buildings! It has warm, sunny summers and mild winters, so it's rarely super cold.

Stories from Long Ago

This state has been around for a very, very long time! It was one of the first places where people from England started living in America. They even named it after a king! Lots of important events happened here a long time ago, like battles that helped decide how America would be. It's like a living history book!

What Do People Do There?

People in South Carolina work in all sorts of jobs! Some help grow food like corn and soybeans, while others build amazing things like airplanes and cars. Many people also work in places that welcome visitors, like hotels and restaurants, because the beaches and beautiful scenery attract lots of tourists. It's a busy and exciting place!

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