What is another word for capital of south carolina?
Pronunciation: [kˈapɪtə͡l ɒv sˈa͡ʊθ kˌaɹəlˈa͡ɪnə] (IPA) 
The capital of South Carolina goes by many names, with Columbia being the most commonly used. Other synonyms for the city include The Cola, Metro Columbia, Soda City, The Capital City, and The Palmetto Capital. Columbia is often referred to as The Cola due to its association with Coca-Cola, which invented the first bottle of the famous soda in the city in 1915. The area surrounding Columbia is known as Metro Columbia, which includes not just the city but also the suburban sprawl around it. Soda City is a nickname that pays homage to the local soda bottling industry, while The Palmetto Capital refers to South Carolina's state tree.
