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Entered the Union: November 2,1889 (40th State)

North Dakota Capital City: Bismarck

Lagest Cities in North Dakota: Fargo, Bismarck, Grand Forks, Minot, West Fargo, Mandan, Dickinson, Jamestown, Williston, Wahpeton

Bordering States: Minnesota, Montana, South Dakota

North Dakota 2013 Population (Estimate): 723,393

North Dakota 2010 Population (Estimate): 672,591

Origin of State Name: From the Sioux tribe, meaning “allies”

State Motto: Liberty and union, now and forever: one and inseparable

North Dakota Nickname: Sioux State; Flickertail State; Peace Garden State; Rough Rider State

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