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North Dakota
Capital:
Bismarck
State abbreviation/Postal code:
N.D./ ND
Nickname:
Flickertail State / Peace Garden State / Sioux State
Origin of name:
Dakota is the Sioux Indian word for
"friend"
Briefs on North
Dakota:
Located in the north of the united states,
between Canada and South Dakota, the state of North Dakota features
the northern plains, the badlands in the south and the Missouri
running trough the center of the city. To the north of the state are
the Canadian provinces pf Saskatchewan and Manitoba, on the west is
Montana, on the south, South Dakota and Minnesota on the east.
 The natural beauty of the state is charismatic as
well as bewitching. The enticement of the state had made great
personalities such as Theodore Roosevelt hail its scenic splendor.
The capital of the state is the famous city of
Bismarck. Offering countless timeless attractions Bismarck is believed
to be one of the most attractive places in the entire country. The
popular pulls of the city are Governor’s Mansion, North Dakota
Heritage Center which includes museums, state archives and art
gallery, the Railroad Gallery and the Cathedral Area Historic
District.
The largest city of the state is Fargo. Fargo is
a typical metropolitan city that is located in the far east, across
the Red River from Moorhead, Minnesota. From beautiful art and
architecture, grand museums to huge houses and buildings, thrilling
nightlife and festivals, the city has something for everyone.
However the state has nit just abundance of
lures. It has also a rich history to its name. The Native Americans
inhabited the North Dakota region for a long time. After nearly
thousand years of living, the Native Americans were replaced by the
Europeans.
The French Canadian trader La Verendrye was the
foremost European to enter the region. It is believed that in 1738 he
led an exploration party to the Mandan villages.
The tribal people living in North Dakota were
reluctant to trade directly with Europeans. But by the time the Lewis
and Clark expedition happened in the region, the native tribes were
quite aware of the claims that French and Spanish people were making
to acquire the territory.
Though railways, as a means of commutation were
established in the region yet the population of the state did not
increase to a great extent. Till date the state is not thickly
populated. Its current population is 642,200 approximately.
On 2nd November 1889, North Dakota was
admitted to the union. The state of South Dakota was also admitted
along with it.
But the initial territorial governments installed
in the region did not do much to develop the state. According to many
historical findings these governments were largely corrupt. But the
state witnessed several social reforms when populism led by the Non
Partisan League gained prominence there.
Like many other states, North Dakota too suffered
greatly due to the Great Depression. For quite a long time the state
had to face major economic crisis that adversely affected the standard
of living of people in the state.
In 1930 another historical event happened when
the original North Dakota Capitol was burned to the ground and was
later on replaced by an art deco skyscraper that exists till today.
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