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North Dakota on the US map
North Dakota is located in the Midwest region of the United States — specifically the plains subregion. With an area ranking of #19 of 50, it is a moderately-sized state. The map above highlights North Dakota in gold and color-codes the other 49 states by region.
Key cities
The capital of North Dakota is Bismarck. The largest city by population is Fargo. As is the case with most US states, the capital is not the largest city — this is by design, dating back to the late 18th and 19th centuries when state founders deliberately chose smaller, more centrally located towns to host state government and avoid concentrating political and commercial power in the same place.
Borders and neighbors
North Dakota shares land borders with 3 other US states: Montana, South Dakota, Minnesota.
North Dakota also shares an international border with Canada — part of the longest international border in the world.
Geographic features at a glance
- Total area rank: #19 of 50
- Population: under 1 million
- Coastline: landlocked (no ocean access)
- Great Plains: yes — part of the central US plains
- Missouri River: bordered or crossed by
How to use this map
The map above is interactive — click any state to see its facts and history. North Dakota appears in gold to make it easy to find. The other states are colored by region: Northeast (blue), South (red), Midwest (orange), and West (green). This color coding follows the standard US Census Bureau region definitions and helps you build a mental map of US geography as you explore.
Bordering states
North Dakota shares borders with 3 other US states.
Practice US geography daily
Statedoku is a free 3×3 daily puzzle that quietly teaches US geography. North Dakota appears as the answer or as a constraint clue on most days that match its region, borders, or quirks.
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Where is North Dakota located?
North Dakota is in the Midwest region of the United States. Its capital is Bismarck and its largest city is Fargo. The state ranks #19 of 50 by total area.
What states border North Dakota?
North Dakota borders Montana, South Dakota, Minnesota. That's 3 bordering states in total.
Is North Dakota on the coast?
No, North Dakota is landlocked. It has no ocean coastline and no Great Lakes shoreline.
What time zone is North Dakota in?
North Dakota observes Central Time (the state spans multiple time zones).
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