| State Abbreviation |
ND |
| Statehood |
November 2, 1889 |
| State Capital |
Bismarck |
| State Size |
Total (Land + Water): 70,700 sq miles; Land Only: 68,976 sq miles |
| Number of Counties |
53 |
| State Population (2010) | 672,591 |
| Electoral Votes | 3 |
| State Quarter Issue Date |
August 28, 2006 |
| State Motto |
Liberty and union, now and forever, one and inseparable |
| State Flower |
Wild prairie rose |
| State Bird |
Western Meadowlark |
| Nickname |
Sioux State, Flickertail State, Peace Garden State, Rough Rider State
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| State Flag |
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| Area Codes |
701 |
| Top 5 Cities (2010 population) |
| Fargo | 105,549 |
| Bismarck | 61,272 |
| Grand Forks | 52,838 |
| Minot | 40,888 |
| West Fargo | 25,830 |
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| Major Sports Teams |
None
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