Ten fun facts about North Dakota

Fact 1
The exact center of North America is located in the town of Rugby, North Dakota. The spot is detailed with a 15 foot structure that holds both an American Flag and a Canadian Flag.

Fact 2
The official state beverage of North Dakota is milk.

Fact 3
The oldest standing attraction in the state is the Opera House which was built in 1909 and can hold up to 1,000 patrons.

Fact 4
The oldest rodeo in the state is the Killdeer Mountain Roundup Rodeo.

Fact 5
Is the 17th largest state covering 70,665 square miles of land. It is 212 miles in length from north to south, and 360 miles in length east to west.

Fact 6
The word “Dakota” is a Sioux word that is easily translated as “friends” or “allies.” The state was named after the Dakota Indian Tribe that resided on the land when it was established in 1861.

Fact 7
The first grizzly bears that were encountered during the Lewis and Clark expedition were encountered in North Dakota.

Fact 8
The wild prairie rose is the official state flower of North Dakota.

Fact 9
This state is home to the largest pyramid built out of empty oil cans. It is 50 foot in height and was built by Max G. Taubert.

Fact 10
This state grows more sunflowers than all other states.

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