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Dakota was what the Sioux Indians called themselves.
North Dakota's official flag was adopted in 1911. The flag has a blue field and pictures a bald eagle holding a red ribbon in its bill; the ribbon reads "E PLURIBUS UNUM" (this is the motto of the U.S.A. and means "Out of Many, One" - and refers to the states of the United States being united into one country). The eagle is holding seven arrows and an olive branch (with three red berries) in its talons. The arrows represent the defense of liberty, and the olive branch represents peace. The eagle has a red, whilte and blue shield on its body, with 13 stars (on a blue field) and 13 red and white stripes (representing the USA). Above the eagle are 13 yellow stars (representing the original 13 colonies of the USA) and a yellow fan. Under the eagle is a red scroll reading "NORTH DAKOTA."
10 Largest cities in North Dakota (2003): Fargo, 91,484; Bismarck, 56,344; Grand Forks, 48,618; Minot, 35,424; Mandan, 16,781; West Fargo, 16,431; Dickinson, 15,683; Jamestown, 15,158; Williston, 12,224; Wahpeton, 8,443
Number of counties in North Dakota : 53
Largest county in North Dakota by population: Cass, 128,615 (2004)
Largest county in North Dakota by area: McKenzie, 2,742 sq mi.
North Dakota State Parks: 17
North Dakota Land Area: 70,700 sq mi. (183,112 sq km) (19th)
North Dakota Geographic Center: In Sheridan Co., 5 mi. SW of McClusky
North Dakota Population: (2004 est) 634,366 (#47)
North Dakota was explored in 1738?1740 by French Canadians led by Sieur de la Verendrye. In 1803, the U.S. acquired most of North Dakota from France in the Louisiana Purchase. Lewis and Clark explored the region in 1804?1806, and the first settlements were made at Pembina in 1812 by Scottish and Irish families while this area was still in dispute between the U.S. and Great Britain. In 1818, the U.S. obtained the northeast part of North Dakota by treaty with Great Britain and took possession of Pembina in 1823. However, the region remained largely unsettled until the construction of the railroad in the 1870s and 1880s.
The Garrison Dam on the Missouri River provides extensive irrigation and produces 400,000 kilowatts of electricity for the Missouri Basin areas.
Known for its waterfowl, grouse, pheasant, and deer hunting and bass,
trout, and pike fishing, North Dakota has 20 state parks and recreation
areas. Points of interest include the International Peace Garden near
Dunseith, Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site near Williston,
Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site in Stanton, the State
Capitol at Bismarck, the Badlands, Theodore Roosevelt National Park, and
Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park.
North Dakota Agriculture: Wheat, barley, rye, sunflowers, dry edible beans, honey, oats, flaxseed, sugar beets, hay, beef cattle, sheep, and hogs.
North Dakota Industry: Food processing and farm equipment. Coal, oil, natural gas, lignite, clay, sand, and gravel.
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