North Dakota is a state in the north-central United States, bordering Canada, Minnesota, South Dakota and Montana. Its capital is Bismarck, and Fargo is its largest city. It is known for wide prairies, agriculture, energy production and the rugged Badlands of Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
The state includes rural communities, growing urban centers and several tribal nations. Native American traditions and Scandinavian and German immigrant heritage shape its cultural life. Farming, particularly wheat and other grains, remains important alongside oil production, healthcare and education. Notable landmarks include the state Capitol, the Missouri River and historic sites associated with Indigenous peoples and westward expansion.
Residents commonly focus on property taxes, school funding, rural healthcare and maintaining roads and water systems. Energy development brings debates about jobs, environmental protection and land use. Housing availability, agricultural conditions, flood management and relations between tribal, state and local governments are also significant civic concerns.