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Bismarck is the capital of the State of North Dakota, the county seat of Burleigh County, and the second most populous city in North Dakota after Fargo. The population was 55,532 at the 2000 census. Bismarck was founded in 1872.

Bismarck is home to several colleges and a university. The University of Mary is the largest degree-granting institution in the city of Bismarck. Bismarck State College, a two-year public college, is a member of the North Dakota University System. Bismarck is also home to United Tribes Technical College and a satellite campus of Aakers College.

Bismarck has a large park system and an extensive network of exercise trails. The Bismarck Parks and Recreation District, established in 1927, operates many parks, swimming pools, and several golf courses within the city. Sertoma Park is one of the best known parks in Bismarck and spans over three miles on the banks of the Missouri River. Along with four miles of biking trails, Sertoma Park is also home to the Dakota Zoo, and Super Slide Amusement Park. In total, the Parks and Recreation District operates approximately 2,300 acres of public park land.

Bismarck is also home to five golf courses. These include four 18-hole courses (Apple Creek Country Club, Hawktree Golf Club, Riverwood Golf Course, and Tom O'Leary Golf Course) and one 9-hole course (Pebble Creek Golf Course).

Hunting and fishing are also common activities in the area. Hunting seasons for deer, pheasant, and waterfowl are popular. Meanwhile, fishing is a year-around sport with the Missouri River running through the Bismarck-Mandan community.

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