South Carolina: Facts & Related Content
Facts
Also Known As |
Palmetto State |
Capital |
Columbia |
Population |
(2020) 5,124,712 |
Governor |
Henry McMaster (Republican) |
Date Of Admission |
May 23, 17882 |
U.S. Senators |
Lindsey Graham (Republican) • Tim Scott (Republican) |
State Nickname |
Palmetto State |
State Motto |
"Animus Opibusque Parati (Prepared in Mind and Resources)" |
State Bird |
Carolina wren • wild turkey • wood duck |
State Flower |
yellow jessamine • goldenrod |
State Song |
“Carolina” • “South Carolina on My Mind” |
Seats In U.S. House Of Representatives |
7 (of 435) |
Time Zone |
Eastern (GMT − 5 hours) |
Total Area (Sq Km) |
82,933 |
Total Area (Sq Mi) |
32,020 |
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