South Carolina is a southeastern state in the region of the United States. Bordered to the north by North Carolina, to the south and west by Georgia across the Savannah River, and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean, the state is known for its shoreline of subtropical beaches and marshlike sea islands. It is the 40th most extensive and the 23rd most populous U.S. state. It is also a quintessentially state filled with culture, history, beautiful coastlines, scenic mountain and delicious cuisine.