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Website : www.state.sd.us |
Capital
: Pierre |
Highest
point : Harney
Peak, 7,242 feet |
Area : 77,121 square miles,
17th largest state. |
Population : 754,844 (2000
Census) |
Motto
: Under
God, the people rule |
Admitted to
Union : November 2, 1889 |
State
Song : "Hail, South Dakota" |
State Bird : Ring-necked
Phesant |
State Flower : American Pasque
Flower
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State Tree : Black Hills Spruce
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