North Dakota: state flag, capital and facts
North Dakota is a US state in the Midwest region. Its capital is Bismarck, and its postal abbreviation is ND. Known as the Peace Garden State, it joined the Union on November 2, 1889 as the 39th state. Its largest city is Fargo.
The North Dakota state flag shows a bald eagle holding an olive branch and arrows on a dark blue field.
North Dakota at a glance
- Capital
- Bismarck
- Largest city
- Fargo
- Nickname
- The Peace Garden State
- Statehood
- November 2, 1889 (39th state)
- Region
- Midwest
- Postal abbreviation
- ND
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Frequently asked questions
The capital of North Dakota is Bismarck.
North Dakota is in the Midwest region of the United States.
The postal abbreviation for North Dakota is ND.
North Dakota is known as the Peace Garden State.
North Dakota became the 39th state on November 2, 1889.
North Dakota shares a land border with Minnesota, Montana and South Dakota.
The flag of North Dakota shows a bald eagle holding an olive branch and arrows on a dark blue field.