Facts At A Glance

General Information on the State of North Dakota

Statehood:1889

Origin of Name: The Dakota tribe used to camp in that region.

State Capital : Bismarck

State Nickname: The Flickertail State

State Motto: Liberty and Union, Now and Forever, One and Inseparable.

State Flag: Bright Blue backround with an eagle. In its mouth is a red banner with the states name on it. In one claw there is an olive branch in another, wood.

State Bird: Western Meadowlark

State Flower: Wild prairie rose

State Tree: American Elm

State Beverage: Milk

State Population Information

Population: 652,717(1990), 46th among the states

Population Density: 9.2 people per sq. mile, 45th among the states

Population Distribution: 51 per cent rural, 49 per cent urban

Links To The Cities

Geography

Borders: Canada (North), Minnesota (East), South Dakota (South), Montana (West)

Highest Point: White Butte, 3,506 ft. above sea level
Lowest Point: 750ft. above sea level, Red River, Pembina County

Greatest Distances:

Area: 70,702 sq. mi.(183,118 km)

Rank in Area Among the States: 17th

This pages was completed by Ruthie in Ms. Martin's Fifth Grade Class.
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