South Carolina: state flag, capital and facts
South Carolina is a US state in the South region. Its capital is Columbia, and its postal abbreviation is SC. Known as the Palmetto State, it joined the Union on May 23, 1788 as the 8th state. Its largest city is Charleston.
The South Carolina state flag shows a white palmetto tree and crescent on indigo blue.
South Carolina at a glance
- Capital
- Columbia
- Largest city
- Charleston
- Nickname
- The Palmetto State
- Statehood
- May 23, 1788 (8th state)
- Region
- South
- Postal abbreviation
- SC
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Frequently asked questions
The capital of South Carolina is Columbia.
South Carolina is in the South region of the United States.
The postal abbreviation for South Carolina is SC.
South Carolina is known as the Palmetto State.
South Carolina became the 8th state on May 23, 1788.
South Carolina shares a land border with Georgia and North Carolina.
The flag of South Carolina shows a white palmetto tree and crescent on indigo blue.