What is another word for Mount Rushmore State?
Pronunciation: [mˈa͡ʊnt ɹˈʌʃmɔː stˈe͡ɪt] (IPA) 
The Mount Rushmore State is synonymous with South Dakota, which is located in the Midwestern region of the United States. This is because the famous Mount Rushmore National Memorial, featuring the faces of former US Presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln, is located in the state. Other synonyms for South Dakota include the Coyote State, the Blizzard State, the Sunshine State, and the Great Faces State. The Coyote State moniker is because coyotes can be found throughout the state, while the name Blizzard State is due to the harsh winter storms that can occur. Finally, the Sunshine State name relates to the state's abundant sunshine, and the Great Faces State refers to the Mount Rushmore National Memorial.
