North Dakota is a U.S. state in the midwestern and northern regions of the United States. It is the nineteenth largest in area, the fourth smallest by population, and the fourth most sparsely populated state. North Dakota was admitted to the Union on November 2, 1889, along with its neighbouring state, South Dakota. Its capital is Bismarck, and its largest city is Fargo.

In the 21st century, North Dakota’s natural resources have played a major role in its economic performance, particularly with the oil extraction from the Bakken formation, which lies beneath the northwestern part of the state. Such development has led to population growth and reduced unemployment, resulting in North Dakota having the second-lowest unemployment rate in the nation, behind only Hawaii

 

Capital: Bismarck
Flag of North Dakota

Map of the United States with North Dakota highlighted

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North Dakota: Stanton – Missouri River Lodge

North Dakota: Stanton – Missouri River Lodge

The Missouri River Lodge is a working farm that is partially arable but also has a herd of cows. ...
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North Dakota: Regent – The Enchanted Highway

North Dakota: Regent – The Enchanted Highway

The Enchanted Highway, is a 32 mile stretch of highway designed to draw in tourists to the town of ...
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North Dakota: Washburn – Fort Mandan

North Dakota: Washburn – Fort Mandan

After visiting the Lewis & Clark Interpretative Center we traveled two miles down the road to ...
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North Dakota: Lewis & Clark Interpretation Center

North Dakota: Lewis & Clark Interpretation Center

The Lewis and Clark Interpretation Center in Washburn, North Dakota tells the story of Lewis and ...
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North Dakota: World’s Largest Sandhill Crane

North Dakota: World’s Largest Sandhill Crane

\"Sandy\", the 40ft high statue of the Sandhill Crane at Steele, North Dakota stands in a little ...
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North Dakota: Jamestown – World’s Largest Buffalo

North Dakota: Jamestown – World’s Largest Buffalo

As you drive along I-94 across North Dakota it is difficult to miss the giant statue of a buffalo ...
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North Dakota: Knife River Indian Village Historic Site

North Dakota: Knife River Indian Village Historic Site

On our way through Stanton the previous night we had noticed the Knife River Indian Villages ...
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North Dakota: New Salem – The World’s largest Holstein cow

North Dakota: New Salem – The World’s largest Holstein cow

Located in New Salem, North Dakota, Salem Sue stands a mighty 38 feet (12 m) high and 50 feet (15) ...
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