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Location Overview
Columbia lies in the centre of South Carolina, USA and is the State Capital and its largest city. The city’s downtown area has undergone major revitalisation. Columbia appeals to many employers as a business friendly environment with many people attracted to relocate to the city owing to its diversified economy, jobs potential, affordable housing and outdoor lifestyle.
With a growing population of approximately 450,000 across the metro area the city has attracted over seventy foreign affiliated companies and 14 Fortune 500 companies.
Major employers are present such as the South Carolina State Government, Blue Cross Blue Shield (SC), Palmetto Health and Fort Jackson Military base, the US Army’s second largest training base in the country. The city is also home to the University of South Carolina with over 27,500 students.
Columbia's central location between the population centres of South Carolina has made it a transportation focal point and primary distribution centre, with four major interstate highways and an international airport.
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