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