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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