South Dakota is a Midwestern state located in the United States, divided by the Missouri River. Pierre is the capital city and Sioux Falls is the largest city. The economy was historically dominated by agriculture but now also includes industries like tourism. Some key landmarks include Mount Rushmore and the Badlands National Park.

1. South Dakota

2. South Dakota It is a state located in the Midwestern region of the United States of America. South Dakota is one of the 50 states of the United States of America. Most of its geography is characterized for being a land little injured, relatively level. South Dakota is divided by the Missouri river, which separates the state in two halves

3. South Dakota Capital of South Dakota is Pierre. The largest city is Sioux Falls. The governor actually is M.Michael Rounds since January, 2003. And the official language is English.

4. Mike Rounds The governor of South Dakota

5. Agricultural economy Historically dominated by an agricultural economy and a rural lifestyle

6. Climate South Dakota has a continental climate with four distinct seasons, ranging from very cold winters to hot summers

7. Most important cities Sioux Falls Rapid City Aberdeen

8. Mounts Rushmore - South Dakota

9. Sioux Falls Sioux Falls is the largest city in South Dakota, with an estimated 2007 population of 151,505

10. Rapid City Rapid City, with a 2007 estimated population of 63,997,and a metropolitan area population of 120,279,it is the second-largest city in the state

11. Aberdeen Aberdeen, is the 3rd largest city in South Dakota, with an estimated population of 24,410,and a micropolitan area population of 39,827.

12. The Dollar The dollar is the US currency.

13. Actors / actress Catherine Bach is an American actress. She is best known for playing Daisy duke in the television series the Dukes of Hazzard and for playing Margo Dutton in African Skies.

14. January Jones January Jones is a Golden Globe-nominated American actress and former Abercrombie & Fitch model

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17. Ecology Much of South Dakota, not including the Black Hills, it is dominated by a temperate grasslands biome. Although grasses and crops cover most of this region, deciduous trees such as cottonwoods, elms, and willows are common near rivers and in shelter belts.

18. Animals Mammals in this area include bison, deer, pronghorn, coyotes, and prairie dogs. The state bird, the ring-necked pheasant, has adapted particularly well to the area after being introduced from China,and growing populations of bald eagles are spread throughout the state, especially near the Missouri River.

19. Coyotes

20. Deer

21. Ring-necked

22. Bald eagles

23. Sports Because of its low population, South Dakota does not host any major league professional sports franchises. The state does have a number of minor league teams, all of which play in either Sioux Falls or Rapid City. Sioux Falls is currently home to four teams: the Sioux Falls Canaries (baseball), the Sioux Falls Sky force (basketball), the Sioux Falls Stampede (hockey), and the Sioux Falls Storm (arena football).

25. Important monuments Memorial in the Black Hills

26. Transportation South Dakota has a total of 83,609 miles of highways, roads, and streets, along with 679 miles of interstate highways