South Carolina is a coastal state in the southeast United States. It is known for its beautiful beaches, historic American architecture, emerging culinary scene, first-class golf courses, and vacation destinations.

South Carolina has a population of just over 5 million. Tourists to South Carolina more than double that each year, with about 7.5 million tourists finding their way to the popular city of Charleston.

Popular cities in South Carolina to visit and live in include Charleston, Myrtle Beach, Hilton Head Island, and Columbia.

Airports include:
• CHA: Charleston International Airport
• MYR: Myrtle Beach International Airport
• GSP: Greenville-Spartan International Airport
• HHH: Hilton Head Island Airport
• CAE: Columbia Metropolitan Airport
• FLO: Florence Regional Airport
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Coastal areas of South Carolina have very mild winters, with temperatures averaging about 60°F (16°C) during the day at 38°F (3°C) at night. Inland, temperatures can get slightly cooler, with temperatures averaging about 50°F (10°F) during the day and 32°F) (0°C) at night. January is usually the coldest month, with July being the hottest month.