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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:
- South Dakota is the 17th biggest state in terms of area but has the 46th largest population, making it one of the most sparsely populated states of America.
- The state covers a total area of 77,116 square miles and has borders with North Dakota, Nebraska, Montana, Wyoming, Iowa, and Minnesota.
- South Dakota has an estimated population of 895,000.
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