Capital: Bismarck(
)
Land Area: 68,976 sq. miles
(source: 2003 Census)
Population: 633,837
(source: 2003 Census estimate)
Counties: 53
(source: National Association of Counties)
Highest Point:
White Butte at 3,506 feet, located in the county/subdivision of Slope
(source: U.S. Geological Survey)
Lowest Point:
Red River at 750 feet, located in the county/subdivision of Pembina
(source: U.S. Geological Survey)
Geographic Center:
Located in Sheridan County approx. 5 miles southwest of McClusky
(source: U.S. Geological Survey)