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North Dakota is a Midwestern state in the United States. The state capital is Bismarck and the largest city in the state is Fargo. Large public universities are located at Grand Forks and Fargo.

North Dakota is a prime example of a continental climate — it is distant from major bodies of water that would otherwise serve to moderate the weather. Because of this, the climate of North Dakota can range from sweltering heat and humidity in the summers to bitter cold in the winters.

Outdoor activities such as hunting and fishing are hobbies for many North Dakotans. Ice fishing and snowmobiling are also popular during the winter months. Residents of North Dakota may own or visit a cabin along a lake. Weekend trips to lake cabins are common during the summer months.

State income taxes are collected through 5 different tax brackets, ranging from 2.1 percent to 5.54 percent. North Dakota's sales tax rate is 5 percent. Local subdivisions are also allowed to levy a sales and use tax. This tax rate generally ranges from 1 percent to 3 percent. For the most part, personal property is exempt from property tax.

• North Dakota QuickFacts from the US Census Bureau
• More information about North Dakota on Wikipedia