South Carolina (/ˌsaʊθ kærəˈlaɪnə/) is a state in the Southeastern United States. It is bordered to the north by North Carolina; to the south and west by Georgia, located across the Savannah River; and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. Originally part of the Province of Carolina, the Province of South Carolina was one of the 13 colonies that declared independence from the British Crown during the American Revolution. The colony was originally na...
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Area:
- 82,931 km² (32020 mi² )
Population:
- 2,590,516 (1970)
Country:
Contained by:
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Date founded:
- Apr 23, 1788
Also known as:
- Palmetto State,
- SC
