Understanding South Carolina's Political Geography: No Countries Within a U.S. State

South Carolina is a state in the southeastern United States, not a sovereign nation, and therefore contains no countries within its borders. It is bordered by North Carolina to the north, Georgia to the west and south, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. As one of the original 13 colonies, South Carolina has a rich history but remains a constituent state of the U.S., governed by its own constitution under the federal system.