Population(2000) 754,844 46th

Governor: M. Michael Rounds- R

Capital: Pierre

State Bird: Ring Neck Pheasant

State Tree: White Spruce

State Flower: Pasque Flower

State Motto: Under God The People Rule

40th State of the Union

67 Counties

Lowest Point: Big Stone Lake 962 feet.

Highest Point:Harney Peak 7,242 feet.