South Dakota

By: Mariah Hymiller and Ashlynn Green

Business Presentations

Presentation Date: October 8, 2014

Capitol, Location, and

Population!

● The capitol of South Dakota is Pierre.

● It is in north-central United

States, it is considered in the

Midwest region of the country.

● As of 2013 the population

count was 844,877 people

living in the state.

History● Exploration of this state began in 1743, when

Louis-Joseph and François Verendrye came over from France. They were looking for a new route to the Pacific.

● The U.S. acquired the region as part of the Louisiana Purchase in 1803.

● Fort Pierre, the first permanent settlement, it was established in 1817.

Tourist Attractions

● Mount Rushmore

● Badlands National Park

● Custer State Park

● Harney Park

● Needles

Industry and Climate

● Tourism is the second largest industry in South

Dakota. In 2006, travelers spent nearly $865

million across the state.

● South Dakota has an interior continental climate,

with hot summers, really cold winters, high

winds, and occasional droughts.

● The normal January temperature is 12°F

The normal July temperature, 74°F

Natural Resources and Current Events!

● Granite, clays, limestone, crushed stone, sand and gravel, and petroleum are South Dakota's most important mined products.

● Other mined products are gypsum and natural gas.

● South Dakota on 9/29/14 became what's "believed to be the first state to pass a law that specifically allows teachers to carry firearms.”

motto, song,and nickname : )

● Under God the people rule.

● “Hail! South Dakota!”

● The Rushmore State

Cities and Colleges!● The largest cities in South

Dakota in order are; Sioux

Falls, Rapid City, Aberdeen,

Watertown, Brookings,

Mitchell and Pierre.

● The top colleges are; South

Dakota State University,

University of South Dakota,

Northern State University.

Fun FactsWebsite

http://sd.gov/

Flower

American pasqueflower

Bird

Ring-necked pheasant

Insect

Honeybee

Animal

Coyote

Famous People:

Joe Foss governor, 1st Commissioner of the

American Football League, Sioux Falls

Cheryl Ladd actress

Dorthy Provine actress, Deadwood

Rain-in-the-Face Hunkpapa Sioux chiefD

Red Cloud Oglala Sioux chief

Sitting Bull Hunkpappa Sioux chief

Summary!

Overall South Dakota is right in the middle of

the state, in the northern central section of the

country. South Dakota is home to Mount

Rushmore and many other landmarks of the

United States. Also this state was home to

many famous people!

Sources!

● http://sd.gov/

● http://www.50states.com/sdakota

● http://www.infoplease.com/us-states/south-dakota.html

● http://www.city-data.com/states/South-Dakota-

Climate.html

● http://www.geonames.org/US/SD/largest-cities-in-south-

dakota.html

● http://www.geonames.org/US/SD/largest-cities-in-south-

dakota.html

● http://www.travelsd.com/Attractions/