South Carolina is bordered byNorth Carolina to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, and Georgia to the south and west. South Carolina is the 40th largest state by area, and with a population of approx. 4 million, is the 26th most populous state. Major industries in South Carolina include farming (tobacco, soybeans), textiles, manufacturing chemicals, processed foods, machinery, electronics, paper products, and tourism.
South Carolina was named to honor King Charles I (Carolus is Latin for Charles). The nickname for the State of South Carolina is "The Palmetto State".
South Carolina has several state taxes, including a state income tax, a state sales tax, and property taxes.
State Capital: Columbia State Motto: "Dum Spiro Spero" - While I breathe, I hope State Bird: Carolina wren State Flower: Yellow Jessamine State Song: Carolina State Tree: Sabal Palmetto State Gemstone: Amethyst State Fish: Striped Bass
In 2008, Coldwell Banker looked at the cost of a typical 2,200-square-foot house with 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms, a family room and a two-car garage. The neighborhood - a more subjective measure - is one "typical for corporate middle-management transferees." The following is a sample of cities in the state:
Charleston
389750
Columbia
189262
Greenville
215008
Myrtle Beach
241000
Cities in the state that ranked in the top 100 "Best Places to Live" by CNNMoney.com include:
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