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South Dakota

The Midwest State • Official symbols, facts, and history.

Abbreviation
SD
Capital
Pierre
Population
886,667
Statehood
1889
Region
Midwest
Symbols
1
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Official State Symbols

Ring-necked Pheasant
State Bird

Ring-necked Pheasant

Adopted 1943

Phasianus colchicus

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📊 Quick Facts

Official Name
South Dakota
Abbreviation
SD
Capital City
Pierre
Population
886,667
Statehood Date
November 2, 1889
Region
Midwest
Number of Symbols
1

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