• Facts about Size - The area of the State covers 77121 square miles

• The Constitution - South Dakota was the 40th State to be admitted to the Union

• 3 Largest Cities in South Dakota - Sioux Falls, Rapid City & Aberdeen

• South Dakota State Motto - " Under God the People Rule "

• Facts about the State Nickname - The Mount Rushmore State ( Refers to the mountain sculpture by Gutzon Borglum )

• Name of the South Dakota State Song is " Hail, South Dakota " the words and music of the song are by Deecort Hammitt

• Short History of South Dakota - North and South Dakota were one territory until 1889. Acquired through the Louisiana Purchase (1803) the region became part of the Dakota Territory in 1861. It was separated from South Dakota when statehood was achieved in 1889.

• Origin of the name - Named after the Dakota, Sioux tribe. Dakota is the Sioux word for "friends"

Best Places to Visit in South Dakota
Where are the best places to visit in South Dakota? What are the most famous and fun tourist attractions in South Dakota? Visit interesting historical sites and places in South Dakota during your vacation. Have fun travelling through the state and enjoy the best places to visit in South Dakota. The best ideas for outdoor activities, historical tourist attractions, parks and zoos - have fun in South Dakota!

Best Places to Visit in South Dakota - Tourist attractions

• Mount Rushmore National Memorial
  Crazy Horse Memorial
  Badlands National Park
  World's Only Corn Palace
  Falls of the Big Sioux

Best Places to Visit in South Dakota - Historical Sites

• Deadwood
  Cultural Heritage Center
  DeSmet
  Archeodome
  South Dakota's Lewis and Clark Trail

Facts about the Names of the Symbols / Emblems of of South Dakota
The following animal, bird, flower and tree are the symbols / Emblems of the State of South Dakota:

• South Dakota State Animal Symbol - Coyote

• South Dakota State Bird Symbol - Ring-necked Pheasant

• South Dakota State Flower Symbol - Pasque, May Day Flower

• South Dakota State Insect Emblem - Honeybee

• Tree - Black Hills Spruce