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South Dakota, also called the Mount Rushmore State, is in the midwestern part of the United States, and it has a population of 814,180, according to the U.S. 2010 Census.

Many people in South Dakota make their living in agriculture. The state produces significant amounts of oats, rye, flaxseed, alfalfa and barley each year.

Other economic components include tourism, manufacturing of durable goods such as consumer electronics and appliances and providing personal services such as financial and legal counseling.

South Dakota is a great travel destination for those who like the outdoors and for those who enjoy cultural attractions. Palisades State Park is located near the town of Garretson, and it offers camping, hiking, fishing and canoeing in addition to some spectacular scenery. The park is full of unusual quartzite rock formations, and there are ten trails that feature the challenge of rock climbing.

South Dakota also has its share of places like the National Music Museum in Vermillion. Here, you can see a collection of musical instruments from all over the world. The museum includes over 15,000 items, and among them are stringed instruments constructed by the famous craftsmen Antonio Stradivari and Andrea Guarneri.