Facts about North Dakota

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Fast facts about the history, name origin, abbreviation, capital city, largest cities / towns, statehood details, The Constitution, State song and State Motto of North Dakota ...

  • Capital city of North Dakota - Bismarck

  • Info about Statehood - The Date that North Dakota was admitted to the Union -  November 2,1889

  • Abbreviation - The abbreviation for the state is as follows:

    • Abbreviation - N.D.

  • Facts about Size - The area of the State covers 70704 square miles

  • The Constitution - North Dakota was the 39th State to be admitted to the Union

  • 3 Largest Cities in North Dakota - Fargo, Bismarck and Grand Forks

  • State Motto - " Liberty and Union Now and Forever, One and Inseparable " 

  • Facts about the State Nickname - The Peace Garden State ( from the International Peace Garden, dedicated on July 14, 1932 )

  • Name of the State Song is " North Dakota Hymn " the words of the song are by James W. Foley and music arranged by C. S. Putnam

  • Short History of North Dakota - North and South Dakota were one territory until 1889. Acquired through the Louisiana Purchase (1803) and a border treaty with Great Britain (1818), the region became part of the Dakota Territory in 1861.

  • Origin of the name - Named after the Dakota, Sioux tribe. Dakota is the Sioux word for "friends"

Best Places to Visit in North Dakota
Where are the best places to visit in North Dakota? What are the most famous and fun tourist attractions in North Dakota? Visit interesting historical sites and places in North Dakota during your vacation. Have fun travelling through the state and enjoy the best places to visit in North Dakota. The best ideas for outdoor activities, historical tourist attractions, parks and zoos - have fun in North Dakota!

Best Places to Visit in North Dakota - Tourist attractions

  • Dakota Zoo
    The International Peace Garden
    Rugby: The Middle of Middle America
    Lawrence Welk Homestead
    Dickinson Dinosaur Museum

Best Places to Visit in North Dakota - Historical Sites

  • Chateau de Mores State Historic Site
    Fort Abercrombie State Historic Site
    Fort Buford State Historic Site
    Gingras Trading Post State Historic Site
    Whitestone Hill Battlefield State Historic Site

Facts about the Names of the Symbols / Emblems of of North Dakota
The following animal, bird, flower and tree are the symbols / Emblems of the State of North Dakota:

  • North Dakota State Animal Symbol - The Nokota Horse

  • North Dakota State Bird Symbol - Western Meadowlark
  • North Dakota State Flower Symbol - Wild Prairie Rose
  • Tree - American Elm (Ulmus americana)

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