South Carolina

Overview

Like its northern neighbor, South Carolina boasts a stunning coastline, with the "Grand Strand" and its famous seaside resort of Myrtle Beach, which has long been a draw and now attracts millions of North American visitors each year in search of beaches and water activities. However, there are few parks and nature reserves inland, but charming historic cities like Charleston, Beaufort, and, incidentally, Georgetown.

Key Facts

• Type of place: state.

• Location: On the Atlantic coast, just below North Carolina.

• Code: SC

• Entry into the Union: 1788 (8th).

• Local time: Heure : South Carolina.

• Capital: Columbia.

• Main cities: Charleston, Columbia, Mount Pleasant...

• Population: 4,896,000 inhabitants (2015).

• Area: 82,965 km².

• Density: 59 inhabitants/km².

• Highest point: Sassafras Mountain (1,085 m).

• Lowest point: Sea level.

• Coastline:

• Interests (out of ★★★★): Nature-adventure ★; Culture ★★; Relaxation-holidays ★★★/ ★★★★.

• Website: http://discoversouthcarolina.com

Main Cities

Tourist Attractions

Cities and Their Heritage

Beaches and Coastline

While the "beach holiday" image is far less prominent abroad than for Florida, South Carolina (and, in a way, its northern neighbor) still has all the assets in this area. The Grand Strand region, with the seaside resort of Myrtle Beach as its best-known spot, along with the Sea Islands, which are small islands near the coast, have become over time major tourist hotspots, prized for their beaches, fishing, and various water activities, drawing around 15 million visitors each year.

Nature and Activities

Climate and Weather in South Carolina