South Carolina is the 23rd most populous and 40th most largest U.S. state by area. Map of South Carolina shows that South Carolina is located in the southern region of the United States.
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About South Carolina State Map
The South Carolina State Map provides comprehensive information on the exact geographical location and heterogeneous topography of the sate. South Carolina is located in the southeastern part of the USA (United States of America). South Carolina encompasses total area of 80,583 square kilometer.
South Carolina is politically sub divided into 46 Counties for administrative convenience. Each County is efficiently administered by a County Seat. South Carolina is easily accessible by good roadways and well laid railway tracks. The state and national highways connect the major cities of South Carolina. The Interstate 77, Interstate 95 and Interstate 85 connect the northern end of the state with the southern part of South Carolina.
The eastern and western parts of the state are connected by the Interstate 26 and Interstate 20. South Carolina primarily falls under the watershed area of the Atlantic Ocean. Black, Edisto, Savannah, Waccamaw, Santee and Salkahatchie are the major rivers of the State of South Carolina. The state has several private and public golf courses. Columbia, Greenville, Aiken, Bluffton, Pawleys Island and Hilton Head Island are some of the prominent golfing destinations of South Carolina. Congaree National Park, Fort Moultrie National Monument and Ninety Six National Historic Site are few of the notable national parks of South Carolina.
South Carolina Interstates
North-South interstates include: Interstate 15, Interstate 17 and Interstate 19. East-West interstates include: Interstate 8, Interstate 10 and Interstate 40.
South Carolina Routes
US Highways and State Routes include: Route 60, Route 70, Route 89, Route 89A, Route 93, Route 95, Route 160, Route 180 and Route 191.
South Carolina State Facts
| State Name | South Carolina |
| Nickname | The Palmetto State |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Capital City | Columbia |
| Largest City | Charleston |
| Abbreviation | SC |
| State Motto | Dum Spiro Spero |
| Bordering States | North Carolina, Georgia |
| State Flower | Yellow Jessamine |
| State Bird | Carolina Wren |
| State Animal | White-tailed Deer |
| Joined the Union | May 23, 1788 |
| Area | 32,020 sq mi (82,933 sq km) |
| Major Cities | Charleston, Columbia, North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Rock Hill |
| Timezone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Population | 5,118,425 (2020 Census) |
| Highest Point | Sassafras Mountain - 3,560 ft (1,085 m) |
| Lowest Point | Atlantic Ocean - Sea Level |
| Major Rivers | Savannah River, Pee Dee River, Congaree River, Santee River, Edisto River |
| Major Lakes | Lake Marion, Lake Murray, Lake Hartwell, Lake Jocassee, Lake Moultrie |
| Longest River | Pee Dee River |
| Famous For | Historic Charleston, Myrtle Beach, golf resorts, palmetto trees, southern cuisine |
| Airports | Charleston International Airport, Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport, Columbia Metropolitan Airport |
| Major Sports Team | Carolina Panthers, Clemson Tigers, South Carolina Gamecocks |
| Major Highways | US Highway 1, US Highway 17, US Highway 21, US Highway 25, US Highway 76 |
| State Routes | South Carolina Highway 9, South Carolina Highway 11, South Carolina Highway 31, South Carolina Highway 61, South Carolina Highway 707 |
| Official Website | https://sc.gov |
List of the Largest Cities in South Carolina by Population
| City | County | Population (2020 Census) | Lat Long |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | Charleston County | 150,227 | 32.7765,-79.9311 |
| Columbia | Richland County | 136,632 | 34.0007,-81.0348 |
| North Charleston | Charleston County | 114,852 | 32.8546,-79.9748 |
| Mount Pleasant | Charleston County | 90,801 | 32.8323,-79.8284 |
| Rock Hill | York County | 74,372 | 34.9249,-81.0251 |
| Greenville | Greenville County | 70,720 | 34.8526,-82.3940 |
| Summerville | Dorchester County | 50,915 | 33.0185,-80.1756 |
| Sumter | Sumter County | 43,463 | 33.9204,-80.3415 |
| Goose Creek | Berkeley County | 45,946 | 32.9810,-80.0326 |
| Hilton Head Island | Beaufort County | 37,661 | 32.2163,-80.7526 |
South Carolina Interstates
North-South interstates include: Interstate 26, Interstate 77 and Interstate 95.
East-West interstates include: Interstate 20, Interstate 385 and Interstate 526.
South Carolina State Routes
South Carolina Highway 9, South Carolina Highway 11, South Carolina Highway 31, South Carolina Highway 61, South Carolina Highway 707, South Carolina Highway 905, South Carolina Highway 544.
Regions in South Carolina
- Lowcountry
- Pee Dee Region
- Midlands
- Upstate
- Grand Strand
- Sea Islands
- Blue Ridge Mountains
- Santee Cooper Region
Main Sights in South Carolina
- Myrtle Beach Boardwalk - Myrtle Beach
- Historic Charleston District - Charleston
- Congaree National Park - Hopkins
- Fort Sumter National Monument - Charleston Harbor
- Broadway at the Beach - Myrtle Beach
- Caesars Head State Park - Cleveland
- Hilton Head Beaches - Hilton Head Island
- Magnolia Plantation and Gardens - Charleston
- Brookgreen Gardens - Murrells Inlet
- Patriots Point Naval Museum - Mount Pleasant
- Falls Park on the Reedy - Greenville
- Huntington Beach State Park - Murrells Inlet
National Parks in South Carolina
- Congaree National Park
- Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park
- Cowpens National Battlefield
- Kings Mountain National Military Park
- Charles Pinckney National Historic Site
- Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail
Beaches in South Carolina
- Myrtle Beach - Myrtle Beach
- Folly Beach - Folly Beach
- Isle of Palms Beach - Isle of Palms
- Hilton Head Beach - Hilton Head Island
- Surfside Beach - Surfside Beach
- Edisto Beach - Edisto Island