NORTH DAKOTA - Just the Facts

Did You Know…

• North Dakota is the most rural of all the states, with farms covering more than 90% of the land.
• The official drink of North Dakota is milk.
• Dedicated in 1932, the Peace Garden celebrates the good relations between the U.S. and Canada.
• Farther from a moderating body of water than any other state, ND is an extreme example of "continental climate". The temperatures range from -20° F (-29° C) to 90° F (32° C).
• The state is a bird watcher's paradise, with some 365 species of commonly seen songbirds, shorebirds, birds of prey, wading birds, upland birds, and more nesting waterfowl than any other state.
• The waters of Devil's Lake, the largest natural body of water in ND, are spring-fed and cover more than 70,000 prairie acres.

Some Famous People from this State

• Louis L'Amour (1908-1988), author known for his vivid descriptions of frontier life.
• Sacajawea or Sakakawea (1784-1884?), Shoshoni Indian woman who, with her husband Toussaint Charbonneau, served as interpreter and guide for the Lewis & Clark Expedition.
• Norman Kittson (1814-1888), fur trader and transportation entrepreneur. His ventures helped open the Red River Valley to settlement.
• William H. Gass (1924- ), writer and philosopher. He wrote Omensetter's Luck and a book of short stories called In the Heart of the Heart of the Country.