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South Carolina on the US map
South Carolina is located in the South region of the United States — specifically the deep south subregion. With an area ranking of #40 of 50, it is one of the smallest US states. The map above highlights South Carolina in gold and color-codes the other 49 states by region.
Key cities
The capital of South Carolina is Columbia. The largest city by population is Columbia — same as the capital, which is the case in about 17 of 50 US states.
Borders and neighbors
South Carolina shares land borders with 2 other US states: North Carolina, Georgia.
Geographic features at a glance
- Total area rank: #40 of 50
- Population: 5 to 10 million
- Coastline: atlantic
- Mountain ranges: appalachians
- Appalachian range: yes
How to use this map
The map above is interactive — click any state to see its facts and history. South Carolina appears in gold to make it easy to find. The other states are colored by region: Northeast (blue), South (red), Midwest (orange), and West (green). This color coding follows the standard US Census Bureau region definitions and helps you build a mental map of US geography as you explore.
Bordering states
South Carolina shares borders with 2 other US states.
Practice US geography daily
Statedoku is a free 3×3 daily puzzle that quietly teaches US geography. South Carolina appears as the answer or as a constraint clue on most days that match its region, borders, or quirks.
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Where is South Carolina located?
South Carolina is in the South region of the United States. Its capital is Columbia and its largest city is Columbia. The state ranks #40 of 50 by total area.
What states border South Carolina?
South Carolina borders North Carolina, Georgia. That's 2 bordering states in total.
Is South Carolina on the coast?
Yes, South Carolina has coastline on the atlantic.
What time zone is South Carolina in?
South Carolina observes Eastern Time.
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