Capital: Columbia
Largest city: Charleston (historically and touristically very important)
Nickname: The Palmetto State
Known for: Rich history: first state to secede from the Union (1860), start of the American Civil War (attack on Fort Sumter)
Beautiful coastline with beaches (Myrtle Beach is very popular)
Historic plantations, Charleston's old town, and Southern charm
Important role in the American Revolutionary War and Civil War
Location: on the Atlantic Ocean, bordering North Carolina and Georgia
Climate: subtropical, hot summers, mild winters
Economy: tourism, industry (including the BMW factory in Spartanburg), agriculture (tobacco, cotton)
In short: a state with a rich history, a beautiful coastline, friendly "Southern hospitality," and a mix of Old South charm and modern industry.
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