Facts About South Carolina
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| Capitol: |
Columbia |
| Joined U.S.: |
# 8, May 23, 1788 |
| Nickname: |
"The Palmetto State" |
| Official Website: |
South
Carolina |
| State Song: |
"Carolina" |
| State Insect: |
Carolina Mantid |
| State Flower: |
Yellow Jessamine |
| State Bird: |
Carolina Wren |
| State Amphibian: |
Spooted Salamander |
| State Tree: |
Cabbage Palmetto (Sabal Palmetto) |
| State Gemstone: |
Amethyst |
| State Animal: |
White-tailed Deer |
| State Beverage: |
Milk |
| State Butterfly: |
Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly |
| State Dog: |
Boykin Spaniel |
| State Fish: |
Striped Bass |
| State Fruit: |
Peach |
| State Language: |
English |
| State Stone: |
Blue Granite |
| State Wildflower: |
Goldenrod |
| Borders: |
North Carolina, Georgia,
Atlantic Ocean |
| Size: |
32,020 square miles |
| Highest Point: |
3,560 feet, Sassafras Mountain |
| Lowest Point: |
0 feet, Atlantic Ocean |
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