Territory (land area) |
97,100 sq miles = 251,489 sq kms (Ranks 9th among states) |
Population (July 2005 estimate): |
509294 |
Admitted: |
July 10, 1890, as the 44th state of
the US |
Capital: |
Cheyenne |
Largest city (incl.
metropolitan area): |
Cheyenne |
Abbreviation: |
WY |
Nickname: |
The Equality State |
Region: |
The
West, The Mountain West |