South Dakota

geographical name

South Da·​ko·​ta də-ˈkō-tə How to pronounce South Dakota (audio)
state in the northwest central U.S. bisected by the Missouri River; capital Pierre area 77,116 square miles (199,730 square kilometers), population 814,180
South Dakotan adjective or noun

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“South Dakota.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/South%20Dakota. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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