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South Carolina became the 8th state to enter the union on May 23, 1788
Capitol: Columbia
State flower: Carolina yellow jessamine
State bird: Carolina wren
State song: "Carolina"
State tree: palmetto
State mottos: "Dum Spiro Spero" and "Animis Opibusque Parati"
State reptile: loggerhead sea turtle
State stone: blue granite
State animal: whitetail deer
State fish: striped bass
State dance: the Shag
State beverage: milk
State hospitality beverage: tea
State insect: Carolina mantis
State grass: Indian grass
State dog: Boykin spaniel
State popular music: beach music
State fruit: peach
Nickname: "Palmetto state"
Size in land area: 30,109 square miles
For more fun facts about South Carolina, click on this link to the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism website.
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