North Dakota Information
Calling itself "America's Friendliest State," North Dakota offers hospitality, Native American and Scandinavian cultural experiences, hilly Great Plains landscapes, and hunting. North Dakota's economy is supported by fossil fuels and agriculture, particularly petroleum, coal, and grains. North Dakota hosts one of the largest powwows in the United States every September, where thousands of spectators and more than 70 tribes gather to sing, dance, and play drums and music.
North Dakota Facts
| Capital: Bismarck |
| Size: 68,976 square miles |
| Population: 646,844 (U.S. Census 2009) |
| Nickname: Peace Garden State |
| Motto: Liberty and union, now and forever, one and inseperable |
| Date of Statehood: November 2, 1889 (39th) |
| Border States: South Dakota, Minnesota, Montana |
| State Animal: Nokota horse |
| State Bird: Western Meadowlark |
| State Flower: Wild Prairie Rose |
| State Tree: American Elm |
| State Song: "North Dakota Hymn" |
| Major Cities: Fargo, Bismarck |
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