South Carolina Quick Facts
Statehood: |
May 23, 1788 (8th) |
State Capital: |
Columbia |
Land Area: |
30,111 sq. mi., 40th largest |
Nickname: |
Palmetto State |
Motto: |
Animis Opibusque Parati |
State Flower: |
Yellow Jessamine |
State Tree: |
Cabbage Palmetto |
State Bird: |
Great Carolina Wren |
State Song: |
Carolina |
Largest Cities: |
Columbia, Charleston, North Charleston, Greenville, Spartanburg |
Border States: |
Georgia, North Carolina |
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