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South Dakota: General Facts
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| South Dakota Abbreviated |
South Dakota Flag |
South Dakota Seal |
| Traditional: S.D. / Postal: SD |
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| Entry to the Union |
| 1889-11-02 (40th) |
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| South Dakota State Capital |
10 largest South Dakota cities |
| Pierre ( 13,876 ) |
1. Sioux Falls (123,975)
2. Rapid City (59,607)
3. Aberdeen (24,658)
4. Watertown (20,237)
5. Brookings (18,504) |
6. Mitchell (14,558)
7. Pierre (13,876)
8. Yankton (13,528)
9. Huron (11,893)
10. Vermillion (9,765) |
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| South Dakota Area Codes |
| 605 |
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| Number of counties |
South Dakota: Area |
| 66 |
Total Area |
77,117 sq mi (17th) |
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Water Area |
1,233 sq mi (1.6% of total area) (29th) |
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| South Dakota: Population 781,919 |
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| South Dakota: Nickname(s) |
| Mount Rushmore State, Coyote State |
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| South Dakota: Main Agricultural Products & Exports |
| Sunflower Seeds, Soybean Products, Flaxseeds, Rye, Hay, Cattle, Fresh & Frozen Pork, Beef, Animal Fats.
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| South Dakota: Main Industrial Products & Exports |
| Machine Parts, Gold Scrap, Telephone & Telecommunication Equipment. |
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| South Dakota: Other Economic Activities |
| hine Parts, Gold Scrap, Telephone & Telecommunication Equipment. |
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