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South Dakota Facts

Have you ever wondered what South Dakota's official state gemstone, animal or insect are? Read on to learn more facts about the Mount Rushmore State.

Population:

754,844

State Animal:

Coyote

State Tree:

Black Hills spruce

Highest Point:

Harney Peak, 7,242 feet

State Bird:

Chinese ring-necked pheasant

State Mineral:

Rose quartz

State Capital:

Pierre

State Fish:

Walleye

State Gemstone:

Fairburn agate

State Nickname:

The Mount Rushmore State

State Insect:

Honey bee

State Fossil:

Triceratops

Statehood:

1889

State Flower:

Pasque

State Soil:

Houdek
 

State Dessert:

Kuchen

State Sport:

Rodeo


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