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- Charleston is considered to be the largest city in South Carolina, although the estimated population of this is very close to the estimated population of the state capital, Columbia.
- An official census will therefore need to determine which city is truly the biggest in the present day, but Charleston is currently considered to be the biggest as it has an estimated population of close to 135,000 people.
- The city covers an area of 127.5 square miles and is located in Charleston County and Berkeley County.
- It was named after King Charles II of England and was founded in 1670, originally called Charles Town, on the shores of the state.
- It is the oldest city in all of South Carolina and is well-known for its unique historic architecture, long beachside promenades, and friendly locals.
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