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So you want to know about South Carolina? Here are some highlights! Also check out the links to other sites about South Carolina.
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Population (1994): 3,664,000
(25th in size) State size: 31,113 square miles (40th in size) State Capital: Columbia (named after Christopher Columbus) Major cities: Charleston, Columbia, Greenville, Spartanburg and Rock Hill Admission to union: The 8th State Date entered the union: May 23, 1788 Origin of state name: Named after tKing Charles I of England (Carolus is the latin form of Charles). Nicknames: The Palmetto State Bordering states: Georgia and North Carolina, with the Atlantic Ocean on the east. State bird: Carolina Wren State flower: Yellow Jasmine State tree: Palmetto Motto: While I Breathe, I Hope Prepared in Mind and Resources |
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| Blue Ridge Mountains |
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| Major agriculture includes as tobacco, soybeans, corn and peaches. Manufacturing includes textiles, clothing, furniture, timber production and chemicals. |
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| Although explored by the French and Spanish, the first permanent settlements were in 1670 by the British. The Carolinas played a major role in the American Revolution. |
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Links to other sites about South Carolina |
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 South Carolina State Flag
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South Carolina State Government home page |
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