North Dakota - State of Sioux Indians

North Dakota is a state located in the central part of the north of the USA. Its population is more than six hundred and eighty thousand people, of which women are two tenths of a percent more than men. Of the nationalities, most Germans (44%) and Norwegians (30%).

This state in the northern part of the United States is part of the North-West Center.

The capital is Bismarck, and the largest cities are Fargo, which is larger than the capital, Minot and Grand Forks.

North Dakota is the location of two air bases of US military forces.

The official nickname is the "State of the Sioux Indians", and the "State of the Garden of Peace" and "The State of the Earthen Squirrel" are also common.

History

In the late thirties of the eighteenth century, North Dakota was first inhabited by Europeans, who by origin were French-Canadians. Relations with the local tribes of the Indians , they were quite friendly and good-neighborly, furs and hunting were conducted.

In 1803, after the Louisiana purchase, the territory of the greater part of the state passed into the possession of the United States, and in 1818 the northeastern region, which belonged to Great Britain, was acquired. Until 1870 there was a continuous influx of settlers, as well as a war with the local population - the Sioux Indians. On November 2, 1889, North Dakota joined the US states, becoming the thirty-ninth in a row.

Geographical information

The state's area is 183,272 square kilometers - the 19th place among the states. Almost all space, more than 97% - land.

Neighboring states include Minnesota in the east, South Dakota in the south, Montana in the west and the Canadian provinces of Saskatchewan with Manitoba in the north.

Plains occupy most of the territories. In the northeast, their height is more than three hundred and fifty meters, and in the north-east - to a thousand. The central region occupies the plateau of Missouri, which is part of the Great Plains. The largest river is Missouri, lakes are Devils Lake and Sakakavia.

Types of soil - chernozem and gray forest. They are subject to severe erosion.

Climate

Since this state in the north of the US is located in the heart of the continent, its climate type is continental. Summer is hot here, and winter is cold. The temperature in January ranges from -8 to -16, and in July - from 18 to +24 degrees Celsius. The average amount of precipitation is from 22 to 56 mm / year, in the spring in the valley of the Red River, floods often occur.

sights

Tourists can visit the State Heritage Center, located in Bismarck, as well as the famous National Park, founded in honor of one of the most famous US presidents - Theodore Roosevelt.

Culture

North Dakota is famous for its special love for music, which is represented here by numerous genres. For example, the legendary Johnny Lang plays the blues, Lynn Anderson - country, Peggy Lee - jazz and pop.

Economy

As of 2005, the state's GDP was $ 24 billion, and the GDP per person was $ 39,594 (the thirty-seventh place in the US). Industry in North Dakota is poorly developed, the most common activities are the cultivation of various cereals and livestock. But there are plenty of mineral resources: a huge amount of brown coal, large oil deposits, uranium, natural gas.