Wild Bill Hickok, Calamity Jane, Custer and Crazy Horse have all made their mark on South Dakota. Today, four great heroes look out over the Black Hills and the Badlands that offer more than just a curiosity for tourists. The state is still home to a very large Indian population with the six Sioux reservations containing more Sioux than lived in the entire South Dakota area before the arrival of the White Man. It was the Sioux who gave the Unites States government its only defeat at the hands of an Indian nation in 1868. South Dakota is a fascinating state that has much for the visitor to experience.
Capital: Pierre
Population: 696, 004
Area: 77, 047 sq. miles
Geography: The sate is bordered by Noth Dakota in the north, Wyominga dn Montana in the west, Nebraska in the south with Minnesota and Iowa in the east. The state os relatively flat with rolling hills for most of the land area. In the west are the famous Badlands and Black Hills.
Climate
The summer months are mild and very pleasant. Evenings can be chilly at times. Spring and fall are on the chilly side and snow is not uncommon. Winters are quite cold and the need for good protective clothing is very strong. |
