North Dakota

North Dakota

North Dakota is located in the Midwestern region of the United States. It is bordered by Canada to the north, Minnesota to the east, South Dakota to the south, and Montana to the west. The state's landscape includes the Red River Valley in the eastern part of the state and Badlands in the state's western region. Badlands are areas of small, steep hills and deep gullies formed primarily by water erosion. The state also has level prairies and rolling plains. Farms and ranches cover almost all of North Dakota's land.

North Dakota and South Dakota are known as "twin states" because they were admitted to the Union on the same day, November 2, 1889. No one knows which state was admitted first because President Benjamin Harrison purposely shuffled and then blindly signed the papers. However, the states aren't identical twins. They have similar shapes, sizes, and climates, but differ in many other ways. Dakota is a Sioux Indian word for "friend". The state capital is Bismarck and the largest city is Fargo.

North Dakota is dominated by agriculture. In fact, farming is more important to North Dakota's economy than any other state's economy, except South Dakota. North Dakota leads the nation in the production of sunflower seeds, flaxseed, and barley. North Dakota has an above-average proportion of agricultural workers. Almost half of the state's residents live in rural areas. North Dakota is more than just farms. North Dakota also has an abundance of natural resources. About two-thirds of the lignite coal in the United States can be found in the state. The state also has large oil reserves. Petroleum is North Dakota's most valuable mineral resource.

There are hundreds of international students in North Dakota, who choose the state not only for its fascinating history and beautiful countryside, but also for its strong university system. The largest public institutions are North Dakota State University (NDSU), located in Fargo, and the University of North Dakota (UND), located in Grand Forks. International students in North Dakota should look into the various scholarships offered to minimize tuition costs.

List of colleges and universities in North Dakota

Official Website of the State of North Dakota

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