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SOUTH DAKOTA
STATE Overview
State Capital
Pierre
Year Admitted
November 2, 1889
State Order
40
State Nickname
The Mount Rushmore State
State Tree
Black Hills Spruce
State Animal
Coyote
State Bird
Ring-necked Pheasant
State Fish
Walleye
State Flower
Pasque Flower
State Crop
Sunflower seeds, flaxseeds, and oats. Lead producer of spring wheat.
State Landmarks
Badlands National Park, Crazy Horse Memorial, Mt. Rushmore.
State Facts
Largest natural warm water pool - hotsprings in the nation.
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