Province of Carolina
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Historical
Summary
The Province of Carolina was a British colony in North America from 1663 until its division into North and South Carolina in 1712. Named in honor of King Charles I, it encompassed parts of present-day Alabama, Florida, and Tennessee. The original charter was granted to eight Lords Proprietors as a reward for their loyalty to the crown.
Statistics
Area
Not available
Population
15,557,813