Wyoming

Wyoming is a landlocked state in the Mountain West region of the United States. It is bordered by Montana to the north, South Dakota and Nebraska to the east, Colorado to the south, Utah to the southwest, and Idaho to the west. The state’s capital and largest city is Cheyenne. Wyoming is known for its wide open spaces and diverse geography, ranging from the eastern Great Plains to the Rocky Mountain West.

The Continental Divide runs through the state, and the landscape includes the Absaroka, Teton, and Bighorn ranges, as well as vast plains. Notable protected areas include Yellowstone National Park, which is shared with Montana and Idaho, and Grand Teton National Park. Devils Tower National Monument and Fossil Butte National Monument are other prominent sites. The state has a semi-arid to arid climate with cold winters and warm summers; weather can be extreme in the mountains.

Wyoming has a small population and is among the least populous U.S. states. The economy centers on energy production (coal, natural gas, oil), cattle ranching, and tourism. The University of Wyoming is the state’s public land-grant university, located in Laramie. The state was admitted to statehood on July 10, 1890, and its motto is Equal Rights, reflected in the state’s nickname as The Equality State; it is also called The Cowboy State. The state’s flag features a bison, and its state animal is the bison.