| Capital |
Pierre |
| Area |
77,116 sq mi
199,730 sq km |
Population
(2000 census) |
754,844 |
Major Cities
(2000 census) |
Sioux Falls (123,975), Rapid City (59,607),
Aberdeen (24,658), Watertown (20,237),
Brookings (18,504) |
| Major Rivers |
Missouri, James, White, Belle Fourche |
| Highest Point |
Harney Peak
7,242 feet
2,207 meters |
| Industry |
food processing, machinery, lumber and wood products, tourism |
| Agriculture |
beef cattle, hogs, corn, hay, wheat, milk, sunflowers |
| Minerals and Resources |
gold, portland cement, construction sand and gravel |
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