Facts and Figures

Statehood November 2, 1889 (40th state)

Capital Pierre

Population 735,000

Nickname Coyote State

Motto "Under God The People Rule"

Bird Chinese Ringnecked Pheasant

Flower Pasque Flower

Song "Hail, South Dakota"

Land

Area 77,121 sq miles

Number of Counties 67

Highest Point Harney Peak, 7,242 ft

Lowest Point Big Stone Lake, 966 ft.
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