North Dakota State Information

Welcome to the North Dakota information page! Take a look around and learn more about North Dakota's history, and view some interesting facts and pieces of trivia. You can also find tips for scenic road trips and information about ND auto insurance. If you are moving to the great state of North Dakota, you will be interested in tips to help you get started including: information about changing your driver's license, help with getting an auto insurance quote and even a handy Allstate Moving Checklist to get you organized.

Little Bit of History

The state of North Dakota encompasses 70,762 square miles and is ranked 19th in the nation's total area. It was the 39th state to enter the union on November 2, 1889. North Dakota was named after the Dakota Indian tribe, and it is Sioux word meaning friends or allies.

Essentials

Motto-

Liberty and Union, now and forever, one and inseparable

Capital-

Bismarck

Time Zone-

Central & Mountain

Demonym-

North Dakotan

Quarter

Introduced - 2006

Song

North Dakota Hymn

North Dakota, North Dakota,
With thy prairies wide and free,

All thy sons and daughters
love thee,
Fairest state from sea to sea;

Did You Know?

• The Dakota Dinosaur Museum in Dickinson houses twelve full scale dinosaurs, thousands of rock, mineral and fossil specimens and a complete real Triceratops and Edmontosaurus.
• North Dakota grows more sunflowers than any other state.
• The Lewis and Clark expedition encountered their first grizzly (brown) bears in North Dakota.
• The World's Largest Buffalo monument is located at Frontier Village in Jamestown. The structure is 26 feet high, 46 feet long, and weighs 60 tons.

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If you are considering moving to the great state of North Dakota, here are a few tips to help you get started.

Driving in North Dakota
Be prepared with need-to-know basics such as obtaining your driver's license, vehicle registration, and requirements for ID cards by visiting the North Dakota Department of Motor Vehicles online.

Moving Checklist and Home Inventory Record
With so many things to remember when moving such as calling your utility company or filling storage boxes, it's easy to get off track. Stay organized with these useful tools from Allstate:

• Use the Allstate Moving Checklist (PDF format) to help you stay organized
• Know Your Stuff, our online home inventory tool, can assist you in taking a full inventory of your belongings. You may also download the Allstate Household Inventory Record to document your belongings.

Remember to research your moving company's references, complaint history and check out their registration number. You can find this information at Relocation.com

Need an Insurance Policy in North Dakota?
Get a car insurance quote today (it's easy) and see if you can save money by switching to Allstate. You can also call 1-866-621-6900 or talk to your local Allstate agent for a quote.

Scenic Drives

Some suggested scenic road trips.

Preview upcoming events, historic sites and museums. Find transportation information along with state maps at the North Dakota State Tourism site.

For more information specific to North Dakota visit:

• North Dakota State Catastrophe Information
• North Dakota Auto Insurance Coverages

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