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South Carolina is a state in the Southern region of the United States. The Province of South Carolina was one of the 13 colonies that revolted against British rule in the American Revolution. It was the first state to secede from the Union to found the Confederate States of America. The state is named after King Charles I of England, as Carolus is Latin for Charles. As of 2004, the state's population is 4,198,068.
Several ships in the United States Navy have been named USS South Carolina in honor of this state.
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Brookgreen Gardens - Pawleys Island near Myrtle Beach. Accredited by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association, includes aviary and water exhibits. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Sculpture garden integrated with nature on 300 acres. Site has general information, history, and exhibit overviews.
Meta Description: [ Brookgreen Gardens is the floral jewel of South Carolina’s coastal community, and A magnificent non-profit organization preserving wildlife! ]
Greenville Zoo - Directions, zoo map, membership information, and volunteer opportunities.
Hollywild Animal Park - Inman near Spartanburg. Nearly 100 acres housing close to 500 animals. Includes visitor information, animal fact sheets with photos, special events, educational resources, and kid's coloring pages.
Ripley's Aquarium - Myrtle Beach. Visitor information, exhibit descriptions and videos, online gift shop, special events, and kid's fun section.
Meta Description: [ Ripley's Aquarium is a state-of-the-art, 87,000 square-foot aquarium experience, located at Broadway at the Beach in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. It is South Carolina's most visited attraction, where guests are entertained by some of the world's most beautiful, fascinating and dangerous aquatic ... ]
Riverbanks Zoo and Botanical Garden - Columbia. 2000 animals in exhibits including African plains, birdhouse, reptile house and a farm. Site has general information, exhibit details, animal photos and descriptions and education programs.
Meta Description: [ Winner of the 2002 Governor's Cup for Most Outstanding Tourist Attraction in South Carolina and celebrating nearly 30 years protecting the world's wildlife and wild places, Riverbanks Zoo & Garden is home to more than 2,000 magnificent, fascinating and exotic animals, as well as 70 acres of sceni... ]
South Carolina Aquarium - Charleston. Showcases aquatic life from five major regions of the Southeast Appalachian Watershed. Includes visitor information, map, exhibit photos and descriptions, conservation and research information, and an education program summary.
Meta Description: [ There's always something new at the South Carolina Aquarium! Featuring plants and animals native to South Carolina, the Aquarium is located on the beautiful Charleston Harbor. Spend your morning and afternoon relaxing in rocking chairs on the Riverside Terrace. Or get nose to nose with a 6-foot s... ]
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