North
Dakota
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Territory (land area) |
68,976 sq miles = 178,647 sq kms (Ranks 17th among states) |
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Population (July 2005 estimate): |
636,677 |
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Admitted: |
November 2, 1889, as the 39th state
of the US |
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Capital: |
Bismarck |
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Largest city (incl.
metropolitan area): |
Fargo |
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Abbreviation: |
ND |
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Nickname: |
Peace Garden State, Roughrider
State, Flickertail State |
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Region: |
The
Midwest |