South Carolinais a southeasternstatein theregionof theUnited States. Bordered to the north byNorth Carolina, to the south and west byGeorgiaacross theSavannah River, and to the east by theAtlantic Ocean, the state is known for its shoreline of subtropical beaches and marshlike sea islands. It isthe40th most extensiveand the23rd most populousU.S. state. It is alsoa quintessentiallystatefilled with culture, history, beautiful coastlines, scenic mountain and delicious cuisine.