South Carolina (4)
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Entered the Union: May 23, 1788 (8th State)
South Carolina Capital City: Columbia
Lagest Cities in South Carolina: Columbia, Charleston, North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Rock Hill, Greenville, Summerville, Sumter, Hilton Head Island, Florence
Bordering States: Georgia, North Carolina
South Carolina 2013 Population (Estimate): 4,774,839
South Carolina 2010 Population (Estimate): 4,625,360
Origin of State Name: In honor of Charles I of England
State Motto: Animis opibusque parati (Prepared in mind and resources) and Dum spiro spero (While I breathe, I hope)
South Carolina Nickname: Palmetto State