South Carolina is a state located in the southeastern United States, bordered by North Carolina, Georgia, and the Atlantic Ocean. The capital and largest city is Columbia. Some notable lakes include Lake Marion and Lake Murray. South Carolina has a humid subtropical climate and was originally settled by English colonists in the 17th century. Some popular cities and counties today include Greenville, Richland, Charleston, and Spartanburg. Famous people from South Carolina include musician James Brown, president Andrew Jackson, and singer Eartha Kitt.