Origin of state's name: South Dakota is the land of the famous Sioux or Dacotah Indians. Dakota Territory and later South Dakotans were named for the tribe.
Became a State: November 2, 1889(40th)
State Motto: Under God the people rule
Area: 77,121 sq. mi (17th)
Geographic State Center: Hughes, 8 miles northeast of Pierre
Highest Point: Harney Peak; 7,242 feet (15th)
Lowest Point: Big Stone lake; 962 feet (46th)
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Population: 754,844 (46th)
Amber
Year of birth: 1995
Email Address: amber@sio.midco.net
Parent's First Name: Cyndi
Parent Email Address: dissing@sio.midco.net
Language: English
Additional Information: Amber would like to correspond with another little girl with PKU. Amber is Hyperphe, not classic PKU.
