【Name】State of North Dakota, ND, also called as the “Peace Garden State”. The name “Dakota” was originated from the language of the Sioux Native American people, meaning “friends”.

【Geography】The state has a total area of approximately 183,125 square kilometers, ranking the 19th-largest by area in the United States. It is located in the Midwestern United States and borders Canada. Its terrain is mainly composed of plains, grasslands, and hills.

【Population】The population is approximately 0.799 million (2025 data), ranking 47th in the United States. Racial and ethnic composition: White 81.65%, Native American 4.79%, Hispanic or Latino 4.29%, Black or African American 3.36%, Asian 1.68%, and other 4.23%.

【History】From 1762 to 1800, the area was part of Spanish Louisiana. The Dakota Territory, established in 1861, became a center for American settlers, and the Homestead Act of 1862 promoted significant population growth and development. North Dakota was admitted to the Union on November 2, 1889, on the same day as South Dakota, becoming the 39th or 40th state of the United States. Since the beginning of the 21st century, its energy industry has developed rapidly.

【Politics】The current governor is Kelly Armstrong. The capital is Bismarck, and its mayor is Michael Schmitz. The largest city is Fargo, and its mayor is Josh Boschee.

【Economy】North Dakota has energy and agriculture as its two major economic pillars. The state has abundant oil, natural gas, and lignite resources. It also has a long history of agricultural development and is a major hub for the U.S. wheat, barley, sunflower, canola, and pulse industries, with grain production ranking among the highest in the United States.

In 2025, its nominal GDP was approximately $81.9 billion, ranking 47th in the United States, with real GDP growth of 0.3%; per capita GDP was approximately $102,436, ranking 7th in the United States; and total exports of goods amounted to $8.6 billion. The total trade volume with China reached USD 152 million, including USD 115 million in imports from China and USD 37 million in exports to China. 

【Sister Cities with China】There are currently no sister-city relations with China.