East Dakota

== English == === Etymology === From the analogy with North Dakota and South Dakota. === Proper noun === East Dakota A hypothetical U.S. state that would be east of the Dakotas. (humorous) The area of western Minnesota which mainly consists of the Red River (of the North) valley. ==== Usage notes ==== This mythical state, along with similar constructions, is often used in textbook sample cases to avoid confusion with an actual existing state. === See also === West Dakota