Cities of South Carolina
South Carolina lies in the southeastern United States, on the Atlantic coast between North Carolina and Georgia. Columbia is both the capital and the largest city in the state, sitting centrally on the Congaree River. On this map you fly past real cities like Columbia, the historic port city of Charleston, Greenville and Spartanburg in the northwest, and coastal towns such as Myrtle Beach and Georgetown. You will also see rivers like the Savannah River — which forms the border with Georgia — along with the Santee River, the Cooper River and the Catawba River flowing through the state. Hop in the helicopter and explore South Carolina at your own pace. It is a fun, free way for kids and grown-ups to learn to place the cities and rivers of this southeastern coastal state.
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What is the capital of South Carolina?
The capital of South Carolina is Columbia, located in the centre of the state on the Congaree River. Columbia is notable because it is also the largest city in the state and was deliberately chosen as a central site when the capital was moved from Charleston in 1786.
What is the largest city in South Carolina?
The largest city in South Carolina is the capital, Columbia, located in the centre of the state. One of the best-known cities, however, is Charleston on the Atlantic coast, a historic port city that played a major role in the early history of the American South.
Which river forms South Carolina's border with Georgia?
The Savannah River forms South Carolina's southwestern border with the neighbouring state of Georgia. Other rivers, such as the Santee River, the Cooper River near Charleston and the Catawba River, flow through the rest of the state toward the Atlantic coast.
What is the most fun way to learn the cities of South Carolina?
The most fun way to learn the cities of South Carolina is to place them on the map yourself. In Toponauts you fly a helicopter past Columbia, Charleston and Greenville and drop them in the right spot — playful, at your own pace and completely free.