South Dakota

Submitted by robyn on Wed, 07/14/2010 - 09:27

South Dakota was admitted into statehood on the same day as North Dakota, so it can be considered either the 39th or 40th state. South Dakota officially became a state on November 2, 1889. The capital city is Pierre, but the largest city is Sioux Falls.

Here are some official state symbols to help you get to know South Dakota better.

State Abbreviation - SD
State Nickname - Mount Rushmore State
State Bird - Ring-necked Pheasant
State Flower - Pasque Flower
State Motto - Under God the people rule
State Tree - Black Hills Spruce
State Insect - honey bee (Apis Mellifera L.)
State Animal - coyote
State Fish - walleye
State Gemstone - Fairburn agate

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Did you know that South Dakota is the 17th biggest state in the USA? The territory spans 77,121 square miles.

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