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Facts About South Dakota
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MottoUnder God the People Rule
Population796,214 (2007 est.)
State CapitalPierre
State NicknameMount Rushmore State
State FlowerAmerican Pasqueflower
State BirdRing-necked Pheasant
GovernorM. Michael Rounds (R)
SenatorsTim Johnson (D)
John Thune (R)


Web Resources for South Dakota



Map of South Dakota
More maps of South Dakota available at WorldAtlas.com
Cities and Towns in South Dakota (309 in database)