USA History
North Dakota
The following information is provided by:
Carpenter, Allen and Provorse, Carl. "The World Almanac Of The U.S.A." World Almanac Books, New Jersey. (C)1996.
Became State: November 2, 1889
Capital: Bismarck
Known as: Peach Garden State, Sioux State
Motto: "Liberty and union, now and forever, one and inseparable"
Bird: Western meadowlark
Fish: Northern Pike
Flower: Wild praire rose
Stone: Teredo Petrified Wood
Song: "North Dakota Hymn"
Tree: American Elm
Area: 70,704 Square miles
Number of Counties: 53
Highest point: 3,506 feet (White Butte)
Lowest point: 750 feet (Red River)