North Dakota (3)
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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