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S.C. Facts
Various facts about S.C.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Name two states that border S.C. | Georgia and North Carolina |
| Which body of water forms South Carolina's eastern border? | The Atlantic Ocean |
| What is South Carolina's highest point? | Sassafras Mountain |
| What is the boundary between the state's upcountry and lowcountry? | The Fall Line |
| Where did the English settle in 1670? | Charles Town |
| What is the homeland of South Carolina's first explorers? | Spain |
| Where was the first shot of the Civil War fired? | Fort Sumter |
| Who was nicknamed "The Gamecock"? | Thomas Sumter |
| Who was nicknamed "The Swamp Fox"? | Francis Marion |
| What is the capital city of S.C.? | Columbia |
| What state was the first to secede from the union before the Civil War? | South Carolina |
| What crop is used to produce textiles and clothing, and is grown in the Inner Coastal Plain? | cotton |
| How many counties are in S.C.? | 46 |
| What is the name of the Confederate submarine that was raised from its watery grave off Sullivan's Island? | The H. L. Hunley |
| What type of tree is depicted on the S.C. state flag? | The Palmetto Tree |
| What color is the field of the S.C. state flag? | blue |