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Where did the name of North Dakota originate and what is its meaning?
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∙ 11y ago
The Dakota Territory was named after the Dakota or Sioux settlements in the area. It was split into north and south at the time of statehood on November 2, 1889.
Dakota is the Sioux Indian word for "friend".
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What state name comes from the native American word meaning friend or ally?
north dakota
What is the name of the North Dakotan flag?
The name of the North Dakota flag is the North Dakota flag. There are words on the flag which say, " One nation made up of many states" and "North Dakota".
Is North Dakota a common noun?
No, North Dakota is a proper noun, the name of a specific place.
How many us states have the word north in their name?
2 North Dakota North Carolina
What is jay gatsbys real name and where was he born?
Gatsbys real name is Jay Gatz and he is from North Dakota
What States start with a name of a direction?
North Carolina,South Carolina,south dakota,North Dakota i can only name 4.
What is the name the state whose eastern borders are North Dakota and South Dakota?
The US state of Montana's eastern borders are North Dakota and South Dakota.
How many have north in their name?
two North Dakota and North Carolina
What are two states with north in the name?
North Dakota, North Carolina
What is a fact about North Dakota that start with an x?
Xavier Street is the name of a street in Bismarck, North Dakota
What five states start with the name of a direction?
north carolina,south carolina,south dakota,north dakota i can only name 4.
How did North Dakota get its nickname?
The official nickname of North Dakota, as adopted by the North Dakota State Legislature in 1957, is the Peace Garden State. The nick name was chosen because the International Peace Garden is located on the border of North Dakota with Canada.
