Wyoming is one of America's most beautiful states. Situated in the Rocky Mountains, it is bordered by South Dakota, Nebraska, Colorado, Idaho, Utah and Montana.
Area. 97,914 sq mi (253,597 sq km).
Population. (2000 census) 493,782. This is an 8.9% increase since the 1990 census.
Capital and largest city. Cheyenne.
Motto. "Equal Rights"
State bird. Meadowlark. 
State flower. Indian paintbrush.
State tree. Cottonwood.
Mining is the largest sector of the state's economy, accounting for about one quarter of the gross state product. Oil wells were first drilled in the 1860s, and today petroleum is the state's most important mineral. The production of petroleum and petroleum products is centered in Casper. Natural gas and methane production are also of considerable economic significance. Wyoming ranks first in the United States in the production of coal, sodium carbonate and uranium.
Dry farming, producing hay, wheat, and barley, is supplemented by the more diversified yield (especially sugar beets and dry beans) of irrigated fields. Most of the inhabitants of the state derive their livelihood directly or indirectly from farming or ranching. The most valuable farm commodities, in terms of cash receipts, are cattle, hay, sugar beets, and wheat.
Wyoming has two spectacular national parks: Grand Teton, which embraces the most stunning portion of the Teton Range, and Yellowstone Park, which occupies the entire northwest corner of the state. Yellowstone was the world's first national park. It's geysers and hot springs are world famous.
Wyoming has almost 10 million acres of forested land. The state's natural beauty makes tourism a major source of revenue. In addition, the multitude of rodeos, annual roundups and frontier celebrations draw a large number of vacationers every year. Tourists are also attracted by the presence of many dude ranches, snowmobile trails and wilderness adventures.
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*Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, Copyright (c) 2003