South Carolina (/ˌsaʊθ kærəˈlaɪnə/) is a state in the southern region (Deep South) of the United States of America. It borders Georgia to the south and North Carolina to the north. Originally part of the Province of Carolina, the Province of South Carolina was one of the 13 colonies that declared independence from the British Crown during the American Revolution. The colony was originally named in honor of King Charles II of England, Scotland, and Ireland, as Carolus is Latin for Charles. South Carolina was the first state to secede from the Union and was a founding state of the Confederate States of America. According to an estimate by the United States Census Bureau, the state's population in 2007 was 4,407,709 and ranked 24th among the U.S. states.
Source: CIA Factbook, Wikipedia
Did you find it useful?
Do you have pictures or stories to share about South Carolina? Send them to
Hoteles South Carolina
Member of the 4K.com™ network. Authoritative sites about hotels around the world.
Alberghi South Carolina
Hotell South Carolina
Hotel South Carolina
Hotel South Carolina
Hôtels South Carolina
Hotéis South Carolina
South Carolina酒店
South Carolinaホテル
Отели Southcarolina
Ξενοδοχεία Southcarolina