South Dakota is a Midwestern state in the United States. It is named after the Lakota and Dakota (Sioux) American Indian tribes. South Dakota was admitted to the Union on November 2, 1889. North Dakota was admitted on the same day. It is probably best known as the location of Mount Rushmore.
The Missouri River runs through the central part of South Dakota. To the east of the river lie low hills and lakes formed by glaciers. Fertile farm country covers the area. To the west of the river the land consists of deep canyons and rolling plains.
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South Dakota Information - Guide to state government, business, employment, travel and parks, education and kids, and other on-line services.
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GORP South Dakota Guide - Guide to travel, tourism and recreation in South Dakota including activities, outdoor attractions, maps and job links.
South Dakota - Great Faces Great Places - A classified, annotated list of information specific to the state, from 50states.com.
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South Dakota A - Z List - Links to state, county, and city departments and agencies.
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South Dakota PROfiles - Provides Census data and community development information for the State of South Dakota and its counties. An outreach presentation of the Iowa State University Department of Economics.
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