Population: 3,673,287 (1995)
Capital: Coumbia, Population 98,052 (1990)
Nickname: Palmetto State
Year of Admission: May 23, 1788
Order of Admission: 8 |
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Area: 31,189 sq miles (80,779 sq kilometers) (the 40th biggest state).
Location: South Carolina is situated on the East of United States
Borders: North Carolina on the North & Georgia on the South
Climate: South Carolina's climate is characterized by hot summers and mild winters. Precipitation is abundant and fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The subtropical climate found in most of the state arises from the combination of the state's relatively low latitude, its generally low elevation, the proximity of the warm Gulf Stream in the Atlantic, and the Appalachian Mountains, which in winter help to screen out cold air from the interior of the continent. Nearly all precipitation falls as rain, and more than half is received during the spring and summer months. Snow usually occurs only in the mountains and upper Piedmont.
Elevation extremes:
Lowest point: Sea Level
Highest point: Sassafras Mountain - 3,560 feet (1,085 m)
Land Area: 30,111 sq miles
Water area: 1,078 sq miles
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