![]() The Grand Strand is the name given to beach communities such as Myrtle Beach and Pawley's Island. Further towards the coast, many communities are home to South Carolina's largest industry, tourism. This region is flat and is known for its agriculture. The region closet to the Atlantic Ocean is the Coastal region. This name refers to the sandy hills left behind when the sea waters receded towards what is now the coastline of South Carolina. This area is also referred to as the Sandhills. Columbia's central location makes it one of the best places in South Carolina. Although it is the smallest region, it is home to the capital city of Columbia. ![]() The Midlands area runs from the middle of South Carolina's Georgia border to the border of southeastern North Carolina. ![]() Its higher elevations provide beautiful mountain views. The area is known for its proximity to both Charlotte and Atlanta. The Piedmont region stretches across the northwest part of the state and is home to cities such as Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson, and Rock Hill. The regions of South Carolina are known as the Piedmont, the Midlands, and the Coastal regions. The state has 46 counties and 270 municipalities ranging from the very small to the largest which is the City of Columbia. Its eastern border is the Atlantic Ocean. It is bordered by the states of North Carolina to the north and Georgia to the west. South Carolina is a triangular shaped state. Today, South Carolina is a state known for attracting new industries and businesses to its three distinct geographical areas. Since that time, its population has grown to over 5 million. As one of the Thirteen Colonies responsible for the birth of the United States, South Carolina has a long history dating back to pre-Revolutionary War days.
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