WYOMING (WY)
Cowboy State

Population (2003): 501,242 (50th)
Area: 97,814 sq. mi. (9th) (253,337 sq. km.)
Flower: Indian paintbrush
Bird: Western meadowlark
Tree: Plains cottonwood
Song: "Wyoming"
Entered Union: July 10, 1890 (44th)
Capital and Largest City: Cheyenne (population, 53,658)
Other Large Cities (with pop.): Casper, 50,024; Laramie, 26,885

Important Products: oil, natural gas, petroleum (oil) products, cattle, wheat, beans

Places to Visit: Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks; Fort Laramie; Buffalo Bill Historical Center, Cody; pioneer trails