State Facts
South Dakota was the 40th state to join the union. It became a state on November 2, 1889.
Capital - Pierre
Abbreviation - SD
Nickname - Mount Rushmore State
Motto - "Under God the people rule"
Song - Hail, South Dakota
Bird - Chinese Ring-Necked Pheasant
Flower - American Pasqueflower
Insect - Honey Bee
Area - approximately 77,121 square miles
Websites for studying about South Dakota
South Dakota State Symbols Games
Worksheets and puzzles for kids to learn more about South Dakota
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Fun Educational Activities
From TeachersFirst. A comprehensive resource on South Dakota
Mr. Donn has been online for as long as I can remember and he has one of the largest collections of social studies resources available. This is his collection of South Dakota resources.
Information about South Dakota. State study guides have been added to the Fast Facts pages
Explore the States - South Dakota
From the Library of Congress. Games and stories of America's past.
Facts & Trivia about South Dakota
RoadsideAmerica.com - South Dakota
Unique tourist attractions and landmarks in South Dakota
Awesome America - South Dakota
Loads of fun facts, photos, and travel information about South Dakota.
South Dakota Map/Quiz Printout
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