South Dakota has a population of around 844,877 people. Its capital is Pierre and it is located in the northern central United States. Some of South Dakota's most notable features include Mount Rushmore, Badlands National Park, and Custer State Park. The state's economy relies heavily on tourism and industries like mining and agriculture.

1. South Dakota
By: Mariah Hymiller and Ashlynn Green
Business Presentations
Presentation Date: October 8, 2014

2. Capitol, Location, and
Population!
● The capitol of South Dakota is Pierre.
● It is in north-central United
States, it is considered in the
Midwest region of the country.
● As of 2013 the population
count was 844,877 people
living in the state.

3. History
● Exploration of this state began in 1743, when
Louis-Joseph and François Verendrye came over
from France. They were looking for a new route to
the Pacific.
● The U.S. acquired the region as part of the
Louisiana Purchase in 1803.
● Fort Pierre, the first permanent settlement, it
was established in 1817.

4. Tourist Attractions
● Mount Rushmore
● Badlands National Park
● Custer State Park
● Harney Park
● Needles

5. Industry and Climate
● Tourism is the second largest industry in South
Dakota. In 2006, travelers spent nearly $865
million across the state.
● South Dakota has an interior continental climate,
with hot summers, really cold winters, high
winds, and occasional droughts.
● The normal January temperature is 12°F
The normal July temperature, 74°F

6. Natural Resources and Current Events!
● Granite, clays, limestone, crushed stone, sand and
gravel, and petroleum are South Dakota's most
important mined products.
● Other mined products are gypsum and natural gas.
● South Dakota on 9/29/14 became what's "believed to
be the first state to pass a law that specifically allows
teachers to carry firearms.”

7. motto, song,and nickname : )
● Under God the people rule.
● “Hail! South Dakota!”
● The Rushmore State

8. Cities and Colleges!
● The largest cities in South
Dakota in order are; Sioux
Falls, Rapid City, Aberdeen,
Watertown, Brookings,
Mitchell and Pierre.
● The top colleges are; South
Dakota State University,
University of South Dakota,
Northern State University.

9. Fun Facts
Website
http://sd.gov/
Flower
American pasqueflower
Bird
Ring-necked pheasant
Insect
Honeybee
Animal
Coyote

10. Famous People:
Joe Foss governor, 1st Commissioner of the
American Football League, Sioux Falls
Cheryl Ladd actress
Dorthy Provine actress, Deadwood
Rain-in-the-Face Hunkpapa Sioux chiefD
Red Cloud Oglala Sioux chief
Sitting Bull Hunkpappa Sioux chief

12. Summary!
Overall South Dakota is right in the middle of
the state, in the northern central section of the
country. South Dakota is home to Mount
Rushmore and many other landmarks of the
United States. Also this state was home to
many famous people!

13. Sources!
● http://sd.gov/
● http://www.50states.com/sdakota
● http://www.infoplease.com/us-states/south-dakota.html
● http://www.city-data.com/states/South-Dakota-
Climate.html
● http://www.geonames.org/US/SD/largest-cities-in-south-
dakota.html
● http://www.geonames.org/US/SD/largest-cities-in-south-
dakota.html
● http://www.travelsd.com/Attractions/