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  North Dakota, the thirty-ninth state
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Filed under:
State Ratification
Event date:
November 2, 2008 (This event repeats every year)
Location:
Bismarck, North Dakota
Anniversary:
November 2, 1889 (119 year anniversary)
Description:

North Dakota became the thirty-ninth state of the United States on November 2, 1889. Located in the northern Great Plains, it is known for its vast prairies, agriculture, and energy production. The state’s capital is Bismarck, and its largest city is Fargo. Farming, especially of wheat and corn, has long been central to North Dakota’s economy, along with oil and natural gas development in recent decades. Originally home to several Native American tribes, North Dakota’s history reflects both indigenous heritage and waves of European settlement.