Wyoming is the tenth largest state by area but least populous and the second most sparsely populated of the 50 United States. Located in the mountain region of the western United States, Wyoming is known for its diverse landscapes, which include the Great Plains, the Rocky Mountains, numerous national parks, and high elevation plateaus.
The state's capital is Cheyenne, while its largest city is Cheyenne. The state was admitted to the Union as the 44th state on July 10, 1890. The state covers approximately 97,914 square miles. As of 2019, its estimated population was around 578,759 people.
Wyoming's economy is heavily influenced by mineral extraction including coal, natural gas, oil, and trona, and tourism. There are over 6,000 producing oil wells and 38,000 producing gas wells in the state. The state's main agricultural products are beef, hay, sugar beets, grain (wheat and barley), and wool.
Tourism is also a significant part of Wyoming's economy with the state attracting millions of visitors every year, mainly due to its scenic natural features. These include Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park, Devils Tower National Monument, Independence Rock, and Fossil Butte National Monument, among others. Wyoming is known for its outdoor recreational opportunities, including skiing, snowboarding, fishing, camping, and hiking.
The state symbol is the bison, and the state motto is "Equal Rights", a reference to Wyoming’s trailblazing status in women’s rights – it was the first territory to grant women the right to vote and it is often referred to as “The Equality State”.
Wyoming's climate is generally semi-arid and continental, characterized by cold winters and warm summers. There's also a significant amount of wind year-round.
Education in Wyoming is administered by individual county school districts, and the University of Wyoming is the state's largest institution of higher learning.
