Statehood May 23, 1788 (8th state)
Capital Columbia
Largest Cities (by population) Columbia, Charleston,
Greenville, Spartanburg
Origin of Name Using the Latin name for Charles, it was
named for King Charles the I of England
Population 4,107,183 (25th)
Mottos "Prepared in Mind and Resources," and
"While I Breathe, I Hope" |
Area 32,007 sq miles (40th)
Bordering States (2) Georgia and North Carolina
Number of Counties (46)
Largest County (by population) Greenville, 379,616
Highest Point Sassafras Mt. at 3,560 ft.
Lowest Point Sea Level, Atlantic Ocean
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