The capital of North Dakota is Bismarck.
The Postal Code for North Dakota: ND
Typical abbreviations for North Dakota: N.D., N.Dak.
Time Zone:
The majority of North Dakota lies in the Central Time (CST/CDT) zone and observes daylight saving time.
The Southwestern portion of North Dakota lies in the Mountain Time (MST/MDT) zone and they also observe daylight saving time.
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When the people of North Dakota refer to themselves: North Dakotan
Population: According to the 2006 Census estimates, North Dakota has a population of 635,867 people.
This represents 0.21% of the national total, making it the 48th most populous state.
The following are population changes since the last Census. The population counts after year 2000 are estimates.
| Year | Population | Change |
| 2006 | 635,867 | +0.20% since 2005 |
| 2005 | 634,605 | -0.20% since 2004 |
| 2004 | 635,848 | +0.39% since 2003 |
| 2003 | 633,400 | No significant change since 2002 |
| 2002 | 633,649 | -0.42% since 2001 |
| 2001 | 636,349 | -0.91% since 2000 |
| 2000 | 642,200 | Last Census Count |
Area:
The area of North Dakota is 70,700 square miles (183,112.16 km²).
This represents 1.86% of the national total.
North Dakota ranks as the 19th largest state.
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Density:
The population density of North Dakota is 9.22 people per square mile (3.56 people/km²).
North Dakota ranks 47th in population density.
Nicknames for North Dakota: "The Peace Garden State"; "The Flickertail State"; "The Roughrider State"
State Motto: "Liberty and Union, Now and Forever, One and Inseparable"
State Bird: Western Meadowlark (sturnella neglecta)
State Tree: American Elm (ulmus americana)
State Flower: Wild Prairie Rose (rosa arkansana)
State Song: "North Dakota Hymn"
Statehood:
North Dakota became the 39th state on Nov 2, 1889.
Useful State Links
The state website for North Dakota can be found at:
The portal for North Dakota tourism:
For information about North Dakota fishing regulations and licenses requirements:
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Communities Ranked by Population (Top-15)
 
| Rank | City | 2005
Population | National
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| 1 | Fargo | 90,672 | |
| 2 | Bismarck | 57,377 | |
| 4 | Grand Forks | 49,792 | |
| 5 | Minot | 34,984 | |
| 6 | Mandan | 17,225 | |
| 7 | Dickinson | 15,666 | |
| 8 | Jamestown | 14,826 | |
| 9 | West Fargo | 19,487 | |
| 10 | Williston | 12,193 | |
| 11 | Wahpeton | 8,220 | |
| 13 | Devils Lake | 6,816 | |
| 14 | Valley City | 6,439 | |
| 15 | Grand Forks AFB | 4,832 | |
Miscellaneous Information
| Census Region: 2 (Midwest) |
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| Census Division: 4 (West North-Central) |
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| State FIPS-55 Code: 38 |
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| Office of Management and Budget (OMB): Region VIII / Region 8 |
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| ISO-3166-2 Code: US-ND |
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