Atlas of the United States: The Southeastern Region: South Carolina

South Carolina, located in the southeastern USA, is bordered by Georgia, North Carolina, and the Atlantic Ocean. It features diverse geography, including coastal plains, the Piedmont, and the Appalachian Mountains. The state has a subtropical climate, with rare snowfall except in the mountains. Major cities include Charleston and Columbia. South Carolina is known for its traditional foods like boiled peanuts and Frogmore Stew. Historically, it was a major rice and indigo producer, relying heavily on enslaved labor. South Carolina played significant roles in the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, being the first to ratify the Articles of Confederation and the first to secede from the Union.

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