South Carolina
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Territory (land area) |
30,109 sq miles = 77,983 sq kms (Ranks 40th among states) |
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Population (July 2005 estimate): |
4,255,083 |
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Admitted: |
May 23, 1788, as the 8th state of
the US |
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Capital: |
Columbia |
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Largest city (incl.
metropolitan area): |
Columbia |
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Abbreviation: |
SC |
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Nickname: |
The Palmetto State |
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Region: |
The
South |