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North Dakota is a state in the western and midwestern regions of the United States. It is the northernmost of the Great Plains states, and the northern half of the Dakotas. Formerly part of the Dakota Territory (named after the Dakotah tribe of the Sioux nation), North Dakota became a state in 1889. North Dakota has the third lowest population of any state (636,677 people); only Vermont and Wyoming have a lower population. Only Alaska, Wyoming, and Montana have a lower population density than North Dakota's 9.3 people per square mile. North Dakota ranks as 19th in U.S. states by area (70,700 square miles), 17th by land mass (68,976 square miles), and 22nd by water mass (1,724 square miles). North Dakota is primarily an agricultural state, leading the country in the growth and production of several crops. Barley, canola, corn, flax, soybeans, sugar beets, sunflowers, and wheat are among the crops that are found in the state. Cattle ranching and dairy ranching is common, mainly in the south. There is also a modest domestic winery industry in the state. North Dakota coat of arms North Dakota quarter The capitol of North Dakota is Bismarck, located in the south-central portion of the state. After Fargo/West Fargo, Bismarck/Mandan is also the most populous city, followed by Grand Forks, Minot, Dickinson, and Jamestown. North Dakota also boasts the geographic center of North America, located just south of Rugby. Template:/box-footer Location of the state of North Dakota in the United States of America The following is a list of officially designated symbols of the U.S. state of North Dakota. State symbols State bird: western meadowlark, Sturnella neglecta State fish: northern pike, Esox lucius State horse: Nokota horse State flower: wild prairie rose, Rosa arkansana State tree: American elm, Ulmus americana State fossil: teredo petrified wood State grass: western wheatgrass, Pascopyrum smithii State nicknames: Roughrider State, Flickertail State, Peace Garden State State mottos Great Seal: Liberty and Union, Now and Forever, One and Inseparable Coat of arms: Strength from the Soil Latin motto: Serit ut alteri saeclo prosit (One sows for the benefit of another age) State song: "North Dakota Hymn" State dance: square dance State fruit: chokecherry State march: "Flickertail March" State beverage: milk State seal: The Great Seal of North Dakota: "A tree in the open field, the trunk of which is surrounded by three bundles of wheat; on the right a plow, anvil and sledge; on the left, a bow crossed with three arrows, and an Indian on horseback pursuing a buffalo toward the setting sun; the foliage of the tree arched by a half circle of forty-two stars, surrounded by the motto "Liberty and Union Now and Forever, One and Inseparable"; the words Great Seal at the top; the words State of North Dakota at the bottom; October 1 on the left and 1889 on the right." State coat of arms: "Device: On an Indian arrowhead point to base or a bend vert charged with three mullets of the first, in base a fleur-de-lis of the second. Crest: On a wreath or and azure, a sheaf of three arrows argent armed and flighted gules behind a stringed bow fessways or with grip of the second (gules)." State license plate: "The background has a blue and white sky above golden plains and hills with a buffalo and some grain on the plains. The phrase "Discover the Spirit" is at the top and the phrase "Peace Garden State" is below the state name at the bottom." Unofficial symbols of North Dakota State creed: "We believe in North Dakota, in the beauty of her skies, and in the glory of her prairies. We believe in the People of North Dakota, in their strength of Body and Mind, in their High Sense of Right, and in their Desire to establish a Great Commonwealth wherein the things that count for Human Welfare shall be first. We believe that by Thought and Act we can magnify our State and the Life of our People, bind the East and the West, the North and the South by Roadways, Communication and Good Will, and give our Sons and Daughters the Opportunity to Work at Useful Tasks within our borders. We pledge to those seeking new homes the Hand of Hospitality and extend to them a Welcome to our Commonwealth where they may find Peace and Happiness. We pledge that the freedom our Fathers won here and elsewhere shall continue as the Heritage of our Children. We, as a People, because of growing Intelligence and a Nobler Outlook, seek Unity of Purpose; we desire to lead a Richer Common Life, and hope to render a Larger Service to the State and the Nation." State art museum: North Dakota Museum of Art State slogan: Legendary State websites: ND state government: http://www.nd.gov ND Department of Commerce: http://www.ndtourism.com ND Parks and Recreation department: http://www.ndparks.com ND Department of Health: http://ndhealth.gov ND university system: http://www.ndus.edu Job Service North Dakota: http://www.jobsnd.com See also List of North Dakota-related topics Lists of United States state insignia State of North Dakota References External links Template:/box-footer Associations Buildings and structures Cities Communications Culture Economy Education Geography Government Local County State National History Images Landmarks Law North Dakota Century Code North Dakota Constitution Military North Dakota National Guard North Dakota Army National Guard North Dakota Air National Guard North Dakota Army Reserve United States Air Force Native American tribes and nations Natural history People Politics North Dakota Republican Party North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party Religion Sports Symbols Transportation Interstate 94 Interstate 29 Bismarck Municipal Airport Hector International Airport Select [+] to view subcategories ▼ North Dakota ► North Dakota-related lists ► Communications in North Dakota ► North Dakota culture ► Economy of North Dakota ► Education in North Dakota ► Geography of North Dakota ► Government of North Dakota ► Health in North Dakota ► History of North Dakota ► Images of North Dakota ► North Dakota law ► Military in North Dakota ► Native American tribes in North Dakota ► People from North Dakota ► Politics of North Dakota ► Sports in North Dakota ► Transportation in North Dakota ► Visitor attractions in North Dakota ► North Dakota stubs Template:/box-header {{Wikipedia:WikiProject North Dakota/to do}} Template:/box-footer North Dakota is one of the United States WikiProjects. 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