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North Dakota

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Location of North Dakota State


Capital: Bismarck

Population: 760,077 (Source: 2012 U.S. Census)

Major Cities: Fargo, Bismarck, Grand Forks, Minot

Borders: Montana, South Dakota, Minnesota, Canada

Gross Domestic Product (GDP): $46,016 million (2012 U.S. Department of Commerce)

Key Industries:
Agriculture including barley, wheat, oats, corn, beans, sugar beets, and oilseeds
Mining of petroleum, natural gas, and coal
Food processing, technology, farming equipment, and bank

How North Dakota got its name: The name Dakota comes from a Sioux Indian word for friend.

Atlas of North Dakota State
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North Dakota State Symbols

State Nickname: Peace Garden State

State Slogan: Legendary

State Motto: Liberty and union, now and forever: one and inseparable

State flower: Wild Prairie Rose

State bird: Western Meadowlark

State fish: Northern pike

State tree: American Elm

State mammal: Nokota horse

State foods: Sugar Beet

Becoming a State

Date admitted: November 2, 1889

Number admitted: 39

Prior Name: Dakota Territory

Postal Abbreviation: ND

North Dakota State Map


The Geography of North Dakota

Total Size: 68,976 sq. miles (source: 2003 Census)

Geographical Low Point: Red River at 750 feet, located in the county/subdivision of Pembina (source: U.S. Geological Survey)

Geographical High Point: White Butte at 3,506 feet, located in the county/subdivision of Slope (source: U.S. Geological Survey)

Central Point: Located in Sheridan County approx. 5 miles southwest of McClusky (source: U.S. Geological Survey)

Counties: 53 (source: National Association of Counties)

Bodies of Water: Missouri River, Red River, Sheyenne River, James River, Lake Sakakawea, Devil's Lake, Lake Oahe

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There are no major professional sports teams in North Dakota.

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