South Dakota

South Dakota is a U.S. state that is located in the Midwestern region of the United States. It is named after the Lakota and Dakota Sioux American Indian tribes. South Dakota is the 17th most extensive, but the fifth least populous and the fifth least densely populated of the 50 United States. Originally the southern portion of the Dakota Territory, South Dakota became a state on November 2, 1889. The state's capital is Pierre and Sioux Falls is the largest city, with a population of nearly 160,000.
South Dakota is bordered by the states of North Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Wyoming, and Montana. The state is bisected by the Missouri River, dividing South Dakota into two geographically and socially distinct halves, known to residents as the "East River" and "West River". Eastern South Dakota is home to most of the state's population, and fertile soil in this area is used to grow a variety of crops. West of the Missouri River, ranching is the predominant agricultural activity, and the economy is more dependent on tourism and defense spending.
The Black Hills, a group of low pine-covered mountains, is located in the southwest part of the state and is sacred to the Sioux. Mount Rushmore, a major tourist destination, is located there. Other attractions in the southwest include badlands, the Wind Cave National Park, the Custer State Park, the Crazy Horse Memorial, and historic Deadwood. South Dakota experiences a temperate continental climate, with four distinct seasons and precipitation ranging from moderate in the east to semi-arid in the west. The ecology of the state features species typical of a North American grassland biome.
==Films and shows==
*Eternals
*Hidalgo
*Iron Will
*The Muppets
*National Treasure: Book of Secrets
*Phineas and Ferb
*Trail Mix-Up
*Paul Bunyan
*Teacher's Pet: The Movie (mentioned)
*The Vanishing Prairie
==Cities and locations==
*Pierre (capital)
*Sioux Falls
*Mount Rushmore
*Cíbola
==People born in South Dakota==
*Brian Cummings
*John War Eagle
*Amy Hill
*Russell Means
*Gary Owens
*Bill Rogers
*Eddie Little Sky
==Gallery==
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