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South Carolina
The small state of South Carolina is dominated by agriculture,
with rolling hills and fertile farmland making up the interior and
attractive plantations along the coast. The flat plains and the
undulating pastoral landscapes hold little of interest for the
visitor; the South Carolina coast is the true jewel of the state
and has most of the attractions.
Miles of white sandy seashore stretch from the Grand Strand in
the north to the mouth of the Savannah River in the south. The
glitzy heart of the coast is the popular tourist resort of Myrtle
Beach that is famous for its family entertainment, amusement park
attractions and recreational activities, especially golf. A string
of resorts are dotted along the coast to historic Georgetown,
sitting between the carnival atmosphere of Myrtle Beach and the old
port grandeur of Charleston, one of the most elegant cities in the
country. South of Charleston the coastline breaks up into small
marshy islands that preserve traces of the Gullah culture. These
Sea Islands are home to black communities, descendants of the West
African slaves brought to the plantations who were given land when
they were freed in 1865, and who speak a dialect known as Gullah
that is unique to the African-Americans of the Sea Islands of South
Carolina and Georgia.
South Carolina, nicknamed the 'palmetto state', has a rich
history that is documented in the beautiful historic district of
Charleston, Civil War sites, including Fort Sumter in Charleston
harbour, and the restored plantation estates. In the 1800s the
state depended heavily on slave labour to work the plantations, and
as a result was the first state to secede from the Union and was a
leader in the dispute over slavery.
Information & Facts
Climate
South Carolina's climate is subtropical, with plenty of humidity
in its long, hot summers. Temperatures tend to be higher on the
coast, with colder conditions in the mountains, though on average
the winters are short and mild. With predominately low altitudes in
the state, and the protection of the Appalachian Mountains
screening South Carolina from cold air from the interior, average
temperatures tend to range from 58°F (14°C) in the northwest, to
68°F (20°C) on the coast, though summer temperatures usually climb
to 90°F (32°C) and up, particularly in the central part of the
state. Rainfall occurs mostly in the spring and summer, with more
precipitation occurring in summer along the coast, and in spring
further inland.
Language
English is the most common language but Spanish is often
spoken in south-western states.
Money
The US Dollar (USD) is the unit of currency and is divided into
100 cents. Only major banks exchange foreign currency. ATMs are
widespread and credit cards and travellers cheques are widely
accepted. Travellers cheques should be taken in US Dollars to avoid
hassles. Banking hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 3pm.
Time
GMT -5 (GMT -4 from March to November).