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North Dakota
North Da·ko·ta [ nàwrth də kṓtə ] state in the north central United States, bordered by Minnesota, South Dakota, Montana, and Canada.
Capital: Bismarck.
Population: 634,110 (2002 estimate).
Area: 183,123 sq km (70,704 sq mi.) 

North Da·ko·tan adjective, noun
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