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The balmy air here simply oozes with charm and Charleston has one of the most appealing urban areas in the States - a Gone With the Wind fantasy land of classical Southern mansion houses, sculptured Southern gardens and fine-mannered Southern hospitality.
Fast Facts
Population
96,650
Currency
Name: US Dollar
Code: USD
Symbol: US$
Electrical Plugs
110V 60Hz
Languages Spoken
Essential: English
Time Zones
GMT/UTC -5
Country Dialing Code
+1
Weights & Measures
Imperial
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