| South Carolina (SC) |  |
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| South Carolina's Web Site | ||
Capital City: |
Columbia | |
Nickname: |
Palmetto State | |
Motto: |
Animis Opibusque Parati (Prepared in Soul and Resources); Dum Spiro Spero (While I breathe, I hope) | |
Statehood: |
May 23, 1788 (8th) | |
Origin of State's Name: |
Taken from"Carolus," the Latin word for Charles and named after England's King Charles I | |
Largest Cities: |
Columbia, Charleston, North Charleston, Greenville, Spartanburg | |
Border States: |
Georgia, North Carolina | |
Land Area: |
30,111 sq. mi., 40th largest | |
State's Bird: |
Great Carolina Wren | |
State's Flower: |
Yellow Jessamine (gelsemium sempervirens) | |
State's Tree: |
Cabbage Palmetto (sabal palmetto) | |
State's Song: |
Carolina | |
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