North Dakota

More than just farms, there are so many landscapes to explore and history to learn here in North Dakota. Its landscapes have enamored many great people who have visited and walked its land. A far cry from the usual scenes in cities, it is impossible not to be a little in love with North Dakota. 

Learn more about North Dakota here. 

Geography

Located in the upper Midwestern part of the United States, North Dakota basically lies at the center of the North American center. It does border Canada to its north. Of course, North Dakota is known most for its farms. This is because North Dakota’s most precious resource is quite literally its own soil. From its enormous natural resources with its large oil reserves up to its farming economy. This is the reason why farms and ranches cover nearly all of North Dakota. Stretching from its valleys to its rolling plains, all the way to the rugged badlands in the West. 

The state of North Dakota can generally be understood by its hilly and flat regions. Of course, the majority of North Dakota is actually covered in grassland. The crops concentrate more on the eastern parts of North Dakota. Crops would then go sparse as you move to the center and farther west making way for wildernesses for leisure. 

History

Just like most parts of the country, indigenous groups have lived in areas of North Dakota for thousands of years before the Europeans arrived. Contrary, of course, to popular perception. Most of these Native American societies were thriving even before Europeans arrived. 

The first Europeans reached the area in the early to mid 18th century. Even then, these then European-Americans did not quite settle in Dakota territory until the 19th century. This may explain why North Dakota remained largely rural and agricultural. However, it may also be explained by the sheer fertility of the soil in the area. 

Weather 

North Dakota’s climate and the weather are pretty straightforward. Its pretty stable climate and weather behavior explain why agriculture prospers in the state. In North Dakota, summers are warm and winters are cold. Naturally, there are temperature differences depending on how far inland certain areas are. Still, the variations are not quite as extreme as any other region in the country. 

Tourism 

There are a lot of landscapes to explore within North Dakota. There are there rugged badlands, woodland, and water-fed natural features. We recommend checking out Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Which, honestly, is quite the main highlight of any trip to North Dakota. Some other places you may want to check out are the National Buffalo Museum, Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park, and Maah Daah Hey Trail.

Key information about North Dakota

📍 Area: 183,132 km2

👥 Population: 762,062

🏛️ Capital: Bismarck

🏢 Major cities: Fargo, Grand Forks, Minot

🔢 Number of counties: 53

📋 Postal Abbreviation: ND

📖 Primary language/s: English

📌 Nearby states: Minnesota, South Dakota, Montana, Canada

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