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 |
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Blog Posts:
North Dakota: Regent – The Enchanted Highway
North Dakota: Jamestown – World’s Largest Buffalo
North Dakota: World’s Largest Sandhill Crane
North Dakota: New Salem – World’s largest Holstein cow
North Dakota: Stanton – Missouri River Lodge
North Dakota: Washburn – Fort Mandan
North Dakota: Lewis & Clark Interp. Center
North Dakota: Knife River Indian Village