South Dakota State Government
North and South Dakota: The word Dakota, of course, describes the Dakota people, but it also means friendly or allies.
Capital: Pierre
Largest Cities: Aberdeen, Brookings, Buffalo, Huron, Mitchell, Mobridge, Pine Ridge, Rapid City, Sioux Falls, Vermillion, Watertown, Wounded Knee
Present Constitution Drafted: 1889
Entered Union: November 2, 1889 (40)
Motto: “Under God, the people rule”
State Flower: American Pasqueflower
State Tree: Black Hills Spruce
State Bird: Ring-necked Pheasant
