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South Dakota

This 77,117-sq-mi US state is comprised of three main regions – the central Great Plains, the Black Hills to the west and the eastern prairie. South Dakota’s largest city is Sioux Falls, while Pierre is its capital.

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What US states have borders that go exactly north to south?

Colorado, Wyoming, and Utah. Their borders have both latitude and longitude border lines.

New Mexico does not qualify. There's a small section near El Paso that has wavy borders.

What happened to the Fisher quints?

The Fisher quints still live in the Aberdeen, South Dakota area. At this writing all of Mary Ann Fisher's 11 children are still alive. Mary Ann died December 9, 2012.

Was the movie Armageddon filmed in South Dakota?

The movie, Armageddon, was filmed in many locations.

The asteroid surface was filmed at Badlands National Park in Interior, South Dakota.

Other filming was also done in South Dakota.

Other locations include California, Florida, New York, Texas, New Mexico, Washington DC, France, India, China, and Turkey.

Was South considered a small or big state?

This is the United States, where no state is the same measurement as another. Some southern states are larger than some northern states, and some northern states are larger. The state of Georgia is the largest state east of the Mississippi, and Texas and Louisiana are southwestern states that are large.

What is the population of South Dakota right now?

The most recent estimate of the population of South Dakota is 824,082 for 2011.

The population of South Dakota was 814,180 in the 2010 US Census.

Which Canadian region is most like North Dakota and South Dakota?

North Dakota and South Dakota are both part of the Great Plains region. The Great Plains region extends into Canada, but the area is known as the Prairies region in Canada. The Canadian provinces of Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan make up the Prairies region.

How many days of sunshine in South Dakota?

It varies with each city in South Dakota but there is an average of over 200 days of sunshine each year in South Dakota.

Rapid City: 226

Huron: 211

Sioux Falls: 208

Aberdeen: 202

How long do you have to work at a job to collect unemployment in South Dakota?

To qualify for benefits, you must have been paid wages for insured work, for civilian employment with the federal government, or for active duty in the military service in two or more quarters of your base period.

The regular base period is the first four of the last five completed calendar quarters before the effective date of your new claim for unemployment insurance benefits.

Each quarter equals 3 months. so two or more quarters would be a minimum of 6 months.

How many rivers are in the badlands?

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How does the state of South Dakota make money?

The State of South Dakota makes money through business taxes, property taxes, motor vehicle titles and licensing, special taxes on things like ore, alcohol and tobacco, the state gaming commission, and the lottery.

Is the capital the largest city in South Dakota?

No, the population of the capital city of Pierre, SD is 13,646 according to the 2010 US Census.

The largest city in South Dakota, Sioux Falls, has a population of 153,888 according to the 2010 US Census.

Where is the black hills meridian in South Dakota?

The Black Hills Meridian, longitude 104°03' west from Greenwich

Which lake is farther north Wyoming or South Dakota?

There is a Lake Wyoming in Delaware. There is no lake named Lake South Dakota, however, there is a Lake County in South Dakota. Lake County in South Dakota is farther north than Lake Wyoming in Delaware.

How many people does the biggest city of South Dakota have?

Sioux Falls is the biggest city with approximately 153,888 people.

What is a physical characteristic of Rapid City South Dakota?

The Dakota Hog Back is a physical characteristic of Rapid City, South Dakota.

What is the mileage from grand forks North Dakota to flandreau South Dakota?

The driving distance from Grand Forks, North Dakota to Flandreau, South Dakota is 291 miles via I-29 S per MapQuest. The driving time per MapQuest is 4 hours and 3 minutes.

What battle did South Dakota have in 1890?

Wounded Knee, located on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in southwestern South Dakota, was the site of 1890 conflicts between the Lakota Native American Indians and the U.S. 7th Cavalry Regiment. The conflicts resulted in the death of at least 150 Indians and 25 soldiers.

How far is Sioux falls sd to bullhead city AZ?

About 3 days of driving.

At least, that's how long it takes me from Tucson, AZ to Rapid City, SD and Sioux Falls is about 2 hours away from Rapid City.