North Dakota Facts


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
State Flag North Dakota State Flag
Area Codes 701
Top 5 Cities (2000 population)
Fargo90,599
Bismarck55,532
Grand Forks49,321
Minot36,567
Mandan16,718
Major Sports Teams None



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