SOUTH DAKOTA (SD)
Mt. Rushmore State, Coyote State

Population (2003): 764,309 (46th)
Area: 77,116 sq. mi. (17th) (199,730 sq. km.)
Flower: Pasqueflower
Bird: Chinese ring-necked pheasant
Tree: Black Hills spruce
Song: "Hail, South Dakota"
Entered Union: November 2, 1889 (40th)
Capital: Pierre (population, 14,012)
Largest Cities (with pop.): Sioux Falls, 130,491; Rapid City, 60,262; Aberdeen, 24,312

Important Products: food and food products, machinery, electric and electronic equipment, corn, soybeans

Places to Visit: Mount Rushmore National Memorial; Crazy Horse