South Carolina, state of the SE United States. It is bordered by North Carolina (N), the Atlantic Ocean (SE), and Georgia (SW). South Carolina's manufacturing industries have historically depended on the state's agricultural products as well as on water power. For example, the huge textile and clothing industries, centered in the Piedmont, are based on that region's cotton crop; lumbering and related enterprises (such as the manufacture of pulp and paper) rely on the c.12.5 million acres (5 million hectares) of forestland that cover the state—the longleaf and loblolly pine are prevalent. Other leading manufactures are chemicals, machinery, and automobiles. South Carolina's mineral resources have been of minor importance in the state's economy; except for some gold, most are nonmetallic—cement, stone, clays, and sand and gravel. South Carolina's long friendship with the mother country was reflected in trade benefits the colony realized under the Navigation Acts and in protection provided to it by the strong British navy. However, public sentiment in the colony was transformed by the Stamp Act, the Townshend Acts, and by British political claims. South Carolinians—Christopher Gadsden, Henry Laurens, and Arthur Middleton—were leaders in the movement for independence, and in Mar., 1776, an independent government of South Carolina was set up with John Rutledge as president. In the American Revolution the British failed to take Charleston in June, 1776 (see Fort Moultrie), but Sir Henry Clinton successfully besieged the town in 1780. In the ensuing Carolina campaign the British were ultimately forced to retreat, although they held Charleston until Dec., 1782. In 1786 the site of Columbia was chosen for the new capital; its central location mollified the up-country population. South Carolina ratified the federal Constitution in May, 1788, and replaced the royal charter with a state charter in 1790. Complete religious liberty was established and primogeniture was abolished, but property qualifications for voting and office holding was retained, ensuring planter control of the legislature.

South Carolina has a thriving textile industry. Tobacco, poultry, cattle and dairy products play a major role in the agricultural economy. South Carolina apartment rentals allow you to enjoy the beaches, lakes, historic towns and scenic mountains.

South Carolina is a land of rugged forested mountains, scenic lakes, waterfalls and wonderful beaches. Beautiful live oaks are found in many coastal towns and cities. African-Americans dominate most of the Lowcountry and much of the Piedmont areas. Whites, primarily of American and British ancestry live in upstate and certain urban and suburban areas. To enjoy the beauty of South Carolina look into renting an apartment.

South Carolina is known as a golfing paradise. Water sports are also very popular with many different beach activities such as surfing, boogie boarding, deep sea fishing and shrimping along the Atlantic coastline. There is exceptional fishing in the lakes and whitewater rafting and float trips are also popular attractions. Outdoor activities can be frequently enjoyed when you own a home or rent an apartment in South Carolina.

There are many colleges, universities, professional institutions and two-year colleges to choose from in South Carolina. A few of the universities are Clemson University, University of South Carolina, Bob Jones University, and Medical University of South Carolina. College sports are very big and very competitive in the state. To enjoy the college life check out the various apartment rentals in South Carolina.