North Dakota

North Dakota is a state in the northern Great Plains of the United States. It is one of the least crowded states in the country. North Dakota has wide prairies, farmland, and very cold winters. The state is a major producer of wheat and oil.

Land and People

Only about 780,000 people live in North Dakota. The capital is Bismarck, and the largest city is Fargo. The land is mostly flat grassland and farmland. The Badlands in the western part of the state have colorful rock formations and steep canyons.

Culture and Fun Facts

North Dakota produces more sunflowers and honey than any other state. Theodore Roosevelt National Park in the Badlands was named after the president who loved the area. North Dakota also has a large oil industry. Winters can be very harsh with temperatures dropping far below zero.

Fun Facts

• North Dakota produces more sunflower seeds than any other state in the country.
• Theodore Roosevelt said his time in the North Dakota Badlands changed his life.
• North Dakota and South Dakota became states on the same day, November 2, 1889.

Did You Know?

President Theodore Roosevelt loved North Dakota so much that he said he never would have become president without his experiences there. A national park in the Badlands is named after him.