 North Dakota Facts and Trivia
Many symbols of North Dakota can be found in our North Dakota coloring pages section. This includes state map outlines, the flag, state flower, famous landmarks, state animals and other symbols of the region. These printables make a great resource for student reports. |
 State Name: North Dakota |
State Nickname: The Sioux State
also known as:
- The Flickertail State
- The Peace Garden State
- The Rough Rider State
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| State Capital: Bismarck |
| State Governor: John Hoeven |
| State Abbreviation: N.D. |
| 2 letter Postal Code: ND |
| Area: 70,665 square miles |
| Date Entered the Union: Nov. 2, 1889 |
| State #: 39 |
| Borders: Canada, Minnesota, South Dakota, Montana |
 Flag Meaning: An eagle is centered on a field of blue and represents authority and power. The olive branch clutched in its talons symbolize peace and the arrows symbolize military protection. Thirteen stars are above the eagle's head and represent the original 13 colonies. The state's motto "One nation made up of many states" is displayed on the ribbon that is clenched by the eagle's beak. The flag was adopted in 1911. |
| Number of U.S. Representatives: 1 |
| State Motto: Liberty and union, now and forever: one and inseparable |
| State Flower: wild prairie rose |
| State Bird: western meadowlark |
| State Song: "North Dakota Hymn" |
| State Tree: American elm |
| State Mammal: Nokota Horse |
| State Fish: northern pike |
| 10 Largest Cities (in order of size): Fargo, Bismarck, Grand Forks, Minot, West Fargo, Mandan, Dickinson, Jamestown, Williston, Wahpeton |
Famous Residents:
- Angie Dickinson, actress
- Peggy Lee, singer
- Roger maris, baseball player
- Lawrence Welk, band leader |
| Attractions: International Peace Garden, Geographic Center of North America, Theodore Roosevelt National Park, Standing Rock Reservation, Fort Union Trading Post, Burning Lignite Beds, DeMares Chateau, Fort Abercrombie, Fort Dilts, Fort Rice, Huff Indian Village, Medicine Butte, Whitestone Hill, Writing Rock |
| Agriculture: barley, cattle, calves, flaxseed, potatoes, rye, wheat |
| Natural Resources: clay, lignite, petroleum, sand and gravel |
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