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South Dakota (SD) Information, Facts and Statistics


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General Information

Capital of South Dakota: Pierre, SD
Largest City: Sioux Falls, SD

South Dakota State Nickname(s):
The Mount Rushmore State

State Motto:
Under God the people rule.

Admitted to the Union:
November 2, 1889 as the 40th state

South Dakota State Flower: American Pasqueflower

South Dakota State Bird: Ring-necked Pheasant

South Dakota Official State Tree: Black Hills Spruce

South Dakota Population (2003): 764,300 (Rank in Pop.: 46)

Total Area: 77,117 sq. mi./199,732 sq. km. (Rank in Area: 17)

South Dakota's Highest Point: Harney Peak at 7,242 feet (2,207 meters)

South Dakota Is Bordered By:
North Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Wyoming, and Montana


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