| State Abbreviation |
ND |
| Statehood |
November 2, 1889 |
| State Capital |
Bismarck |
| Number of Counties |
53 |
| State Population (2005) | 636,677 |
| State Quarter Issue Date |
August 28, 2006 |
| State Flower |
Wild prairie rose |
| 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 (2000 population) |
| Fargo | 90,599 |
| Bismarck | 55,532 |
| Grand Forks | 49,321 |
| Minot | 36,567 |
| Mandan | 16,718 |
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| Major Sports Teams |
None
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