Wyoming is a state in the western United States. It is the least populous of the 50 states, and once upon a time its population was almost entirely made up of Indians. Two-thirds of Wyoming’s surface is covered by mountains and plateaus at the base of the Rocky Mountains.
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Basic Information About Wyoming
- State Name: Wyoming
- State Abbreviation:WY
- Capital: Cheyenne
- Largest City: Cheyenne
- Area: 253,348 square kilometers (10th largest U.S. state)
- Population: 578,759 (50th highest in the U.S.)
- Time Zone: MST (UTC-7), MDT (UTC-6) in the summer
- More Information: Speed Limits in Wyoming, Current Time in Wyoming, Minimum Wage in Wyoming
What to See in the State of Wyoming
- Grand Teton National Park
- Yellowstone National Park
- Buffalo Bill Center of the West Museum in Cody
- Devil’s Tower National Monument
- Lake Jenny Lake
- Hot Springs State Park
- Bridger-Teton National Forest
- Bighorn National Forest
- Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area
- Fort Laramie National Historic Site
For tips on other sights and places of interest in Wyoming, post in the discussion.
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Fun Facts about Wyoming
Date of Wyoming’s entry into the Union
10. July 1890 (44th in order)
State nickname Wyoming
Equality State
The Highest Mountain in Wyoming
Gannett Peak (4,209 metres)
Rivers in Wyoming
- Snake River (1,735 km)
- Green River (1,170 km)
- North Platte River (1,152 km)
- Yellowstone River (1 114 km)
- Niobrara River (914 km)
Airports in Wyoming
- Jackson Hole Airport
- Casper-Natrona County International Airport
- Gillette-Campbell County Airport
- Cody-Yellowstone Regional Airport
- Rock Springs – Sweetwater County Airport
Wyoming Sports Teams
- NFL (American football): no team
- MLB (baseball): no team
- MLS (football): no team
- NHL (ice hockey): no team
- NBA (basketball): no team
Universities in Wyoming
- University of Wyoming
ZIP Codes
82001-83128
Wyoming Weather
Summers in Wyoming tend to be hot, with temperatures ranging between 29 and 34 °C in most areas, dropping to 21 °C in the higher elevations. Summer nights are characterized by a sharp cool down, with temperatures dropping by about half.
Winters tend to be cool with temperatures hovering around zero with occasional lows as low as -10 °C. Wyoming is not very rainy compared to other states, but it does have above average winds. Particularly in late spring and early summer, thunderstorms are common in Wyoming, and tornadoes frequently hit the southeastern part of the state.
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Largest Cities in Wyoming
| # | City | Population | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cheyenne | 59,466 | Show on Map |
| 2 | Casper | 55,316 | Show on Map |
| 3 | Laramie | 30,816 | Show on Map |
| 4 | Gillette | 29,087 | Show on Map |
| 5 | Rock Springs | 23,036 | Show on Map |
| 6 | Sheridan | 17,444 | Show on Map |
| 7 | Green River | 12,515 | Show on Map |
| 8 | Evanston | 12,359 | Show on Map |
| 9 | Riverton | 10,615 | Show on Map |
| 10 | Jackson | 9,577 | Show on Map |
Food Prices in Wyoming
- McDonalds Restaurant McMeal prices: $8.00
- Restaurant draft beer (0.5L): $3.50
- Cappuccino in restaurant: $5.06
- Coca-Cola in restaurant (0.33 l): $2.31
- Milk (1 l): $0.71
- Bread (500 g): $2.07
- Rice (1 kg): $4.41
- Egg (12 pcs): $2.17
- Cheese (1 kg): $11.57
- Boneless chicken breast (1 kg): $7.33
- Beef Loin (1 kg): $12.99
- Apples (1 kg): $5.50
- Bananas (1 kg): $1.67
- Oranges (1 kg): $4.68
- Tomatoes (1 kg): $4.91
- Potatoes (1 kg): $3.65
- Water (1.5 l bottle): $2.00
- Bottle beer (0.5 l bottle): $1.25
- Pack of Marlboro cigarettes: $5.65
Grocery prices in Cheyenne effective January 2021. Take these as a guide, prices vary from store to store. Tax is included in the price.
State Symbols of Wyoming
- Dinosaur: triceratops
- Gemstone: jade
- Fossil: knightia
- Flower: rockrose
- Song: Wyoming
- Plaza: pillar
- Bird: Western Wolfhound
- Fish: Yellowthroat Trout
- Mammal: American bison
- Sport: rodeo
- Tree: American pole
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