South Dakota State Flag

Flag of South Dakota

The flag of South Dakota consists of the state seal surrounded by rays on a blue field. Around those are the words: "South Dakota - The Mount Rushmore State." In 1992, this was changed from "Sunshine State," which is more often used to describe the state of Florida. The State Seal represents the state's diversity of commerece and resources including: agriculture, farming, ranching, industries, lumbering, mining and manufacturing. The seal also contains the words of the South Dakota state motto: "Under God the People Rule" The seal is surrounded by a blazing sun against a sky blue field represeting South Dakota's clear blue skies.