South Carolina Quiz
South Carolina is in the South. Quick facts below — then test yourself with 5 questions.
| Capital | Columbia |
|---|---|
| Postal abbreviation | SC |
| Nickname | The Palmetto State |
| Census region | South |
| Bordering states | Georgia, North Carolina |
| Statehood | 1788 |
| Population (2020 Census) | 5,118,425 |
| Total area (sq mi) | 32,020 |
Sample questions
Q1What is the postal abbreviation of South Carolina?
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SC
The postal abbreviation of South Carolina is SC.
Q2What is the capital of South Carolina?
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Columbia
Columbia is the state capital, sitting near the geographic center of the state, while coastal Charleston is South Carolina’s largest city.
Q3In which year did South Carolina become a state?
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1788
South Carolina ratified the Constitution in 1788, becoming the eighth state to join the Union.