North Dakota is often overlooked by people for other states. States that have big, flashy cities and a huge population, or places that are jam packed with tourist traps that everyone knows about. When they think of this state, they might not think much past harsh winters and the oil boom. What they don’t know is that North Dakota is completely underrated and deserves a lot more love. We know it here in the Peace Garden State, and we’re not afraid to show it.

Here are 20 reasons that make it pretty awesome:

1. North Dakota has been voted the safest state multiple years in a row.
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2. North Dakota is the "food basket of the nation" and is one of the top producing states of durum wheat...
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3. ... Flaxseed...
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4. ... Barley...
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5. ... Sunflowers...
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6. ... Honey...
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7. ... Canola...
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8. ... Navy and pinto beans...
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9. ... Soybeans...
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10. ... Sugar beets...
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11. ... AND oats. Talk about a LOT of agriculture! You're welcome, everyone else.
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12. North Dakota has had the lowest unemployment rate in the country for quite a while.
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13. And our state is considered one of the best places for entrepreneurs to start a business.
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14. ND is the place that inspired Theodore Roosevelt to become president (who in turn inspired this downright gorgeous state park here).
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15. Teddy also said that North Dakotans were the best kind of people, the type of people all Americans should strive to be. We know he's right!
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16. That we have pretty much the best college hockey and football teams in the entire country. Green all the way!
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17. We're the birthplace of everyone's childhood favorite bubble bath.
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18. North Dakota is the center of the entire continent of North America.
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19. It's where Lewis and Clark spent most of their time on their expeditions, and it was considered their favorite place.
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20. Knowing that North Dakota will always be there to welcome you back.
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And that’s just the start! What makes you proud of North Dakota?

Did you know North Dakota is also to thank for these 6 inventions? Mr. Bubble is one of them, but some of the others are surprising!

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