South Carolina has a rich history which is evident still today in its architectural marvels. More than 28 Native American tribes lived in South Carolina. However, the most influential tribe, the Cherokees were forced out during the Trail of Tears. The first settlers came from Barbados who settled in Charles Towne, later known as Charlestown.

South Carolina is situated in the southeastern US, South Carolina ranks 40th in size among the 50 states. It covers a total area of 31,113 sq mi (80,583 sq km), of which land takes up 30,203 sq mi (78,226 sq km) and inland water 910 sq mi (2,357 sq km).

South Carolina is bounded on the North and North East by North Carolina; on the South East by the Atlantic Ocean; and on the South West and West by Georgia.

Among the 13 major Sea Islands in the Atlantic off South Carolina are Bull, Sullivans, Kiawah, Edisto, Hunting, and Hilton Head, the largest island (42 sq mi—109 sq km) on the Atlantic seaboard between New Jersey and Florida. The state's geographic center is located in Richland County, 13 mi (21 km) SE of Columbia.

South Carolina has been divided into eleven tourist regions. They are namely, the Upcountry Carolina, Olde English District, Pee Dee Country, Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand, Historic Charleston, Low Country and Resort Islands, Thoroughbred Country, Old 96 District, Capital City and Lake Murray Country, Sante Cooper Country. Some of the important tourist spots in and around South Carolina are:

Myrtle Beach - Myrtle Beach The Grand Strand is home to some of the most unique, challenging, and picturesque golf courses and beach resorts ideal for swimming and boating.