South Carolina Β· State Nickname Quiz
Launch the State Nickname Quiz mini-game with South Carolina as the first prompt. Quick facts and links below.
South Carolina's nickname is "Palmetto State". This page launches the State Nicknames quiz with South Carolina in rotation β match the nickname to the state.
Why "Palmetto State"?
"Palmetto State" was adopted as the official nickname based on a defining feature of the state β its geography, its history, or a notable plant/animal/symbol.
Quick facts
- USPS code
- SC
- Capital
- Columbia
- Largest city
- Columbia
- Region
- South
- Admitted to Union
- 1788
- Nickname
- Palmetto State
- Electoral votes
- 9
- Bordering states
- Georgia, North Carolina
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Frequently asked
What is South Carolina's nickname?
Palmetto State
Is this game free?
Yes β 100% free, no signup, no ads. Just play.
Can I play other South Carolina quizzes?
Yes β see the sibling games above. South Carolina appears in every Statedoku mini-game.