Facts At A Glance
General Information on the State of Wyoming
Statehood: July 10,1890
Origin of Name: Land of mountains and valleys alternating
State Capital: Cheyenne
State Nickname: Cowboy State
State Motto: Equal Rights
State Flag:
State Bird: Meadowlark
State Animal: Bison
State Flower: Indian paintbrush
State Tree: Plains cottonwood
State Gemstone: Jade
State Population Information
Population:
- 1870......9,118
- 1880.....20,789
- 1890.....62,555
- 1900.....92,531
- 1920.....194,402
- 1940.....250,742
- 1960.....330,066
- 1990.....453,588
Population Density: 5 people per sq.mi.[2 people per km2]
Links To The Cities
Geography
Highest Point: Gannet Peak,13804 ft.
Lowest Point: Belle Fourche River in Crook County, 3,100 ft
Greatest Distances:
- North to south - 275 Mi
- East to west - 362 Mi
This pages was completed by Cody in Ms. Matetich's Fifth Grade Class.
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