| Land Area |
70,837 sq. miles |
| Population |
642,200 |
| State Capital |
Bismarck |
| Largest City |
Fargo (90,599) |
| Local Time |
The eastern part of North Dakota is on CST - 6 hrs behind the UK. The time zone changes west of the Missouri River, where the state is on MST - 7 hrs behind the UK. The whole state goes on Day Light Saving Time in the summer. |
| Climate |
North Dakota has a continental climate, with a wide temperature variation, low humidity and a lot of sunshine. Annual mean rainfall is 17.16 inches. Summers are warm with an average July temperature of 68°F. The average January temperature is 7°F |
| Ntl Parks |
Theodore Roosevelt National Park is located in western North Dakota in the beautiful, rugged Badlands. The park offers 70,744 acres of pristine, scenic land along Little Missouri River where President Theodore Roosevelt ranched. The park abounds in natural beauty and abundant
wildlife, including bison and wild horses. The Western frontier town of Medora offers museums, shopping, a world-famous musical and pitchford steak fondue.
http://www.nps.gov/thro/index.htm |
From the bustling cities and fertile farmlands of the east to the rolling hills of central North Dakota and on to the rugged badlands of the west, North Dakota is a land of rich culture and heritage with fun things to see and do. Legendary for more than its landmarks, North Dakota felt the footsteps of historic figures such as Lewis and Clark, Sakakawea, Teddy Roosevelt, Custer and Sitting Bull. Like these historic figures, you can immerse yourself in the state’s wide-open spaces. Learn about the state’s history with a trip to the North Dakota Heritage Center on the Capital Grounds or Knife River Indian Village National Historic Site, where Sakakawea lived. Enjoy shopping and nightlife in North Dakota’s friendly cities.
North Dakota is known for is rich American Indian heritage and culture. 200 years ago the tribes greeted Lewis & Clark, and descendants of those tribes greet visitors to present-day North Dakota with the same hospitality. One of the nation’s largest powwows is held in North Dakota each September. These tribes have museums that house ancient artifacts that are linked to ancient heritage. The tribes interpret their own history with their own words. Through their words, you can see the past and the present meet.
Immerse yourself in the state’s natural beauty and legendary outdoor adventures, including hiking, biking and birding. North Dakota has the most national wildlife refuges of any state.