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South Dakota · State Nickname Quiz

Launch the State Nickname Quiz mini-game with South Dakota as the first prompt. Quick facts and links below.

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South Dakota's state nickname

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South Dakota's nickname is "Mount Rushmore State". This page launches the State Nicknames quiz with South Dakota in rotation — match the nickname to the state.

Why "Mount Rushmore State"?

"Mount Rushmore State" was adopted as the official nickname based on a defining feature of the state — its geography, its history, or a notable plant/animal/symbol.

Quick facts

USPS code
SD
Capital
Pierre
Largest city
Sioux Falls
Region
Midwest
Admitted to Union
1889
Nickname
Mount Rushmore State
Electoral votes
3
Bordering states
Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Wyoming

Other South Dakota games

→ South Dakota · Place the State→ South Dakota · State Capitals Quiz→ South Dakota · USPS Abbreviation→ South Dakota · State Flag Quiz

More about South Dakota

→ South Dakota state page → Learn the 50 US states → All US states games

Frequently asked

What is South Dakota's nickname?

Mount Rushmore State

Is this game free?

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Can I play other South Dakota quizzes?

Yes — see the sibling games above. South Dakota appears in every Statedoku mini-game.