South Dakota Information
South Dakota consists of grasslands, the Great Plains, and prairies, and is the location of Mount Rushmore and the Crazy Horse Memorial, as well as multiple National Parks. Known for its pioneer heritage, South Dakota is home to historic Deadwood, a famous Wild West town and final resting place of Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane.
South Dakota Facts
| Capital: Pierre |
| Size: 75,885 square miles |
| Population: 812,383 (U.S. Census 2009) |
| Nickname: The Mount Rushmore State |
| Motto: Under God, the people rule |
| Date of Statehood: November 2, 1889 (40th) |
| Border States: North Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota, Wyoming, Montana |
| State Animal: Coyote |
| State Bird: Ring-necked Pheasant |
| State Flower: American Pasqueflower |
| State Tree: Black Hills Spruce |
| State Song: "Hail, South Dakota!" |
| Major Cities: Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Pierre |
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