Wyoming


Wyoming
It is now in Cheyenne, Wyoming

Wyoming capitol in Cheyenne Capital: Cheyenne
Population: 493,782
Governor: Dave Freudenthal (D, to January 2011)
Entered the Union: July 10, 1890 as the 44th state
Motto: Equal Rights
Nickname: Equality state
Flower: Indian paintbrush
Bird: Meadowlark
Song: Wyoming
Sports: Teams None
Origin of Name: From a Native American word meaning moutains and valleys alternating
Major Industries: Oil and natural gas, mining and cattle ranching
Historical Sites: Fort Laramie National Historic site
Points of Interest: Yellowstone National Park; Grand Teton National Park; Jackson Hole; Cheyenne's Annual Frontier Days Celebration; Flaming Gorge; and Devil's Tower and Fossil Butte National Monuments
Bordering States: Wyoming borders Montana, South Dakota, Nebraska, Colorado, Utah, and Idaho.

Source: State of Wyoming




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