Facts about South Carolina - Bluffton.com (2024)

Fun facts and informative tidbits about South Carolina.

South Carolina is known for its beaches, golf courses, and historic districts. It ranks 40^th in size and the 23^rd in population. Its most influential cities are Charleston, Myrtle Beach, Columbia, Greenville, Spartanburg and Florence.

South Carolina became the eighth state to ratify the U.S. Constitution, on May 23, 1788. South Carolina became the first state to vote in favor of secession from the Union on December 20, 1860. After the American Civil War, it was readmitted into the United States on June 25, 1868. South Carolina’s name honors King Charles I of England, who first formed the English colony, with Carolusbeing Latin for “Charles”.

The state can be divided into three geographic areas.

From east to west: the Atlantic coastal plain, the Piedmont, and the Blue Ridge Mountains. The Lowcountry refers to the coastal plain region, and the other two regions as the Midlands and the Upstate respectively. The Atlantic coastal plain makes up two-thirds of the state. Its eastern border is the Sea Islands, a chain of tidal and barrier islands. Here’s a list of fun facts about the state of South Carolina:

• State Capital:Columbia
• State Nickname:The Palmetto State
• Population: 5.18 Million
• Governor:Henry McMaster
• Largest City:Charleston
• Land Area:32,000 Square Miles
• Coastline: 187 Miles
• Largest Barrier Island:Hilton Head
• State Animal:White-tail Deer
• State Tree: Palmetto
• Gemstone:Amethyst
• State Flower:Yellow Jasmine
• State Bird:Carolina Wren
• Fruit:Peach
• State Reptile:Loggerhead Turtle
• State Motto:“While I Breathe, I Hope”
• Song: “Carolina”
• State Dance:The Shag

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Carolina