South Carolina State Facts and Information

  • State Flag: southcarolina
  • State Capital: Columbia
  • Largest City: Columbia
  • Abbreviation: SC
  • Counties: Counties in South Carolina
  • Towns & Cities: Towns and Cities in South Carolina
  • Constitution: 8th State Statehood: May 23, 1788
  • NickName: The Palmetto State
  • State Flower: yellow jessamine
  • State Tree: Cabbage Palmetto
  • State Bird: Carolina Wren
  • State Song: "Carolina"
  • Land Area: 30,207 sq.mi.; 40th
  • Highest Point: Sassafras Mountain; 3,560 feet
  • Lowest Point: Atlantic coast; sea level
  • Border States: North Carolina (N), Georgia (S/W/SW)

Last updated on March 15, 2024