Geographical Regions of South Carolina
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Geographical Regions of South Carolina
Six Geographical Regions of South Carolina
Blue Ridge Piedmont Sand Hills Inner Coastal Plain Outer Coastal Plain Coastal Zone
Blue Ridge Region
The Blue Ridge Region is mountainous and has many hardwood forest, streams, and waterfalls. Some counties in the Blue Ridge Region include Oconee, Pickens, and parts of Greenville.
Piedmont Region
The Piedmont Region is the foothills of the mountains and includes rolling hills and many valleys. Some notable places in the Piedmont Region are Spartanburg, Anderson, Union, and Greenwood.
Sand Hill Region
The Sand Hills Region is the region that in ancient times was seacoast and therefore includes flat lands with sandy soil that is not good for growing crops. A few places located in this region are Bamburg, Sumter, and Lee County.
The Coastal Plain
The Coastal Plain includes the Inner Coastal Plain and the Outer Coastal Plain and that makes up 2/3 of SC. Well-drained soil, sufficient annual rainfall and a long growing season promoted agriculture. Places located in the Coastal Plain are Florence, Dillon, Williamsburg, and
The Coastal Zone
The Coastal Zone is a 10 mile stretch of land from the Atlantic coast inland. The coastal zone includes barrier islands that protect the coast from erosion due to tides and storms. Places in this zone are Charleston, and the outskirts of Horry, Georgetown, and Beaufort.
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Six Geographical Regions of South Carolina
Blue Ridge Piedmont Sand Hills Inner Coastal Plain Outer Coastal Plain Coastal Zone
Blue Ridge Region
The Blue Ridge Region is mountainous and has many hardwood forest, streams, and waterfalls. Some counties in the Blue Ridge Region include Oconee, Pickens, and parts of Greenville.
Piedmont Region
The Piedmont Region is the foothills of the mountains and includes rolling hills and many valleys. Some notable places in the Piedmont Region are Spartanburg, Anderson, Union, and Greenwood.
Sand Hill Region
The Sand Hills Region is the region that in ancient times was seacoast and therefore includes flat lands with sandy soil that is not good for growing crops. A few places located in this region are Bamburg, Sumter, and Lee County.
The Coastal Plain
The Coastal Plain includes the Inner Coastal Plain and the Outer Coastal Plain and that makes up 2/3 of SC. Well-drained soil, sufficient annual rainfall and a long growing season promoted agriculture. Places located in the Coastal Plain are Florence, Dillon, Williamsburg, and
The Coastal Zone
The Coastal Zone is a 10 mile stretch of land from the Atlantic coast inland. The coastal zone includes barrier islands that protect the coast from erosion due to tides and storms. Places in this zone are Charleston, and the outskirts of Horry, Georgetown, and Beaufort.
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