North Dakota, US

About

North Dakota covers 70,762 square miles, spanning rolling plains, prairie lands, and badlands. The Red River flows northward and forms North Dakota's border with Minnesota. The state has a true continental climate with extremely cold winters and hot summers.

Economy and Industries

North Dakota's economy relies heavily on agriculture, energy production, and technology. It leads the nation in the production of spring wheat, barley, sunflowers, and dry edible beans. The state has massive oil and natural gas reserves.

Growing tech industries include drones, healthcare IT, and computer programming. Major employers include Sanford Health, Microsoft, and Amazon. Tourism highlights include national parks and the rugged Badlands.

Culture and Demographics

North Dakota has approximately 760,000 residents. The top ethnic groups are German, Norwegian, and Swedish ancestry. The culture reflects traditional Midwest values along with Scandinavian and German heritage.

Education and Sports

The only Division I university is North Dakota State, whose football team has won 9 FCS championships. The NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves host games in Fargo. Ice hockey is popular within the community.

Government and Politics

The capital is Bismarck and the largest city is Fargo. The current governor is Doug Burgum, Republican. North Dakota is a conservative state that has voted Republican in presidential elections since 1968.

Conclusion

In summary, North Dakota is an agricultural and energy production powerhouse located in the Great Plains. It has extreme climates and citizens proud of their Midwestern values and European roots. Unique natural landmarks attract visitors to this sparsely populated state.

Quick Facts about North Dakota

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Geography

North Dakota is located at 47°30'1"N 100°0'2"W (47.5002700, -100.0006800). It has 6 neighbors: Minnesota, Montana, South Dakota, Manitoba, Northwest Territories and Saskatchewan.

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The largest city of North Dakota is Bismarck with a population of 74,018. Other cities include, Minot population 47,428, West Fargo population 38,194, Dickinson population 23,527 and Jamestown population 14,930. See all North Dakota cities & populated places.

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People born in North Dakota, including actress Ann Sothern, Canadian track and field athlete Ethel Catherwood, composer James Ployhar, .

List

• Lawrence Welk (American musician, bandleader, and impresario) he was born in 11/03/1903
• Fred M. MacLean (set decorator) he was born in 09/07/1898
• Frederic Knudtson (American film editor) he was born in 09/04/1906
• Patrick E. Haggerty (American businessman) he was born in 17/03/1914
• William Theodore Mulloy (Catholic bishop) he was born in 09/11/1892
• Rhoda Janzen (Poet and memoirist) she was born in 01/01/2000
• Walter Richard Miles (American psychologist) he was born in 01/01/1885
• William Jennings Gardner (American football player and coach, basketball coach, baseball coach, college athletics administrator, law-enforcement agent (1884-1965)) he was born in 23/01/1884
• Carl Ben Eielson (American aviator and explorer) he was born in 20/01/1897
• Dorothy Adams (American actress (1900-1988)) she was born in 08/01/1900
• Larry Watson (American writer) he was born in 01/01/1947
• Malachi Ritscher (American musician) he was born in 13/01/1954
• Dave Bickler (American singer) he was born in 01/03/1953
• Elinor Denniston (American author who wrote under a number of pseudonyms) she was born in 20/09/1900
• Annie Herring (American singer) she was born in 22/09/1945
• Bob Stenehjem (American politician) he was born in 12/01/1952
• Carol Thurston (American actress) she was born in 27/09/1920
• Charles F. Wald (United States Air Force General) he was born in 01/01/1948