North Dakota Ranks At The Top For All Of These Things

Let's be honest: North Dakota is the best state. People elsewhere may say otherwise, but we can prove it with cold, hard facts. The Peace Garden State is at the top of the ranks in a lot of statistics. If you want to boast to your friends about how cool your state is, here are 13 fun facts about North Dakota where the state ranks close to - or even at - the very top.

1. Entrepreneurship

Want to start a business? North Dakota is one of the best states in the country to do it in.

2. Job Creation

North Dakota has consistently kept at one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country for multiple years now and continues to do so.

3. Happiness

North Dakota took Hawaii's long-reigning title as the happiest state in 2014. Long winters can't get us down!

4. Production of spring and durum wheat...

5. ... And sunflowers...

6. ... Honey...

7. ... Canola...

8. ... Lentils...

9. ... Barley...

10. ... Flaxseed...

11. ... AND oats!

Needless to say, we're pretty much number one in all things agriculture. It's not known as the "breadbasket of America" for no reason.

12. Golf courses per capita

North Dakotans are golf fans! There are more golf courses per capita here than there are in any other state.

13. Freedom

North Dakota was named the most free state, based on both personal and economic policies in the state's government, by George Mason University. It's great to live here!

I think it's settled - North Dakota is the greatest state ever. It's easy to feel very lucky to live here. What are your favorite parts about living in North Dakota? Here are some beautiful photos of the state to give you more reasons to love this place!