South Dakota

Have you ever wondered what South Dakota's official state gemstone, animal or insect are? Read on to learn more facts about the Mount Rushmore State.

Population: 754,844	State Animal: Coyote	State Tree: Black Hills spruce
Highest Point: Harney Peak, 7,242 feet	State Bird: Chinese ring-necked pheasant	State Mineral: Rose quartz
State Capital: Pierre	State Fish: Walleye	State Gemstone: Fairburn agate
State Nickname: The Mount Rushmore State	State Insect: Honey bee	State Fossil: Triceratops
Statehood: 1889	State Flower: Pasque	State Soil: Houdek
	State Dessert: Kuchen	State Sport: Rodeo

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