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North Dakota () is a U.S. state in the Upper Midwest, named after the indigenous Dakota Sioux. North Dakota is bordered by the Canadian provinces of Saskatchewan and Manitoba to the north and by the U.S. states of Minnesota to the east, South Dakota to the south, and Montana to the west. It is believed to host the geographic center of North America, Rugby, and is home to the tallest man-made structure in the Western Hemisphere, the KVLY-TV mast. North Dakota is the 19th largest state, but with a population of less than 780,000 as of 2020, it is the 4th least populous and 4th most sparsely populated. The capital is Bismarck while the largest city is Fargo, which accounts for nearly a fifth of the state's population; both cities are among the fastest-growing in the U.S., although half of all residents live in rural areas. The state is part of the Great Plains region, with broad prairies, steppe, temperate savanna, badlands, and farmland being defining characteristics. What ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
North Dakota Hymn
The "North Dakota Hymn" is the state song of the U.S. state of North Dakota. It was written by poet James Foley at the request of North Dakota Superintendent of Public Instruction Minnie Nielson in 1926 to the tune of " The Austrian Hymn". Dr. Clarence Simeon "C.S." Putnam arranged the music with distinct ragtime Ragtime, also spelled rag-time or rag time, is a musical style that flourished from the 1890s to 1910s. Its cardinal trait is its syncopated or "ragged" rhythm. Ragtime was popularized during the early 20th century by composers such as Scott ... syncopation. Lyrics :North Dakota, North Dakota, :With thy prairies wide and free, :All thy sons and daughters love thee, :Fairest state from sea to sea; :North Dakota, North Dakota, :Here we pledge ourselves to thee. :Hear thy loyal children singing, :Songs of happiness and praise, :Far and long the echoes ringing, :Through the vastness of thy ways; :North Dakota, North Dakota, :We will serve thee all our days. :Onward, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
