Central (GMT - 6) in the eastern part of the State; Mountain (GMT - 7) in the west. Daylight Saving Time is observed.

776,000 (official estimate 2005).

18 per sq km.

Pierre.

Nickname

Mount Rushmore State.

Date of admission to the Union

2 Nov 1889.

Ring-necked Pheasant.

American Pasque Flower.