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Wyoming, the Equality State

Wyoming, the Equality State


Fast Facts:

  • State Capital: Cheyenne
  • Became a state: July 10, 1890 as 44th state
  • Rank in size: 9th with 96,989 square miles
  • Largest cities: Casper, Laramie, Rock Springs, Sheridan, Cody, Jackson Hole
  • Highest point: Gannet Peak, 13,785 ft
  • Lowest point: Belle Fourche River, 3,100 ft
  • State bird: Meadowlark
  • State mammal: Bison
  • State tree: Cottonwood
  • State flower: Indian paintbrush

State History

  • Casper
  • Cheyenne
  • Lander
  • Laramie
  • Meeteetse
  • Rawlins

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Last revised 4/9/01