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Wyoming Almanac: Facts and Figures
Quick Facts and Figures on the State
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Wyoming is one of the Mountain states of the US.
Wyoming has a wealth of mineral and agricultural resources, and in the early 1990s mining and agriculture still played major roles in the state’s economy. Tourism is also important, and each year increasing numbers of visitors are attracted by the state’s unspoiled scenic wonders.
Wyoming Almanac
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| Official Name |
Wyoming |
| Capital |
Cheyenne |
| Nick Name |
Equality State |
| Motto |
Equal rights |
| Location & Region |
41.14545 N, 104.79234 W |
Rocky Mountains |
| Constitution Ratified |
1890 |
| Statehood |
July 10, 1890 |
44th state |
| Population |
493,782 |
5.09 sq mi. |
50th |
Largest City
(by population) |
Cheyenne, Casper, Laramie, Gillette, Rock Springs |
| Bordering States |
North: Montana East: South Dakota and Nebraska
South: Colorado and Utah
West: Utah, Idaho, and Montana
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| Number of Counties |
23 Counties in Wyoming |
Largest County
(by population) |
Laramie County |
81,607 |
2,686 sq mi. |
| Electoral Votes |
3 |
| US Congress |
2 Senators; 1 Representative |
| Time Zone |
Mountain Standard Time |
Wyoming Climate and Weather
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Wyoming is the second highest state in the United States, and because of that elevation, conditions are normally on the dry side.
Some areas of the state receive only 5 inches of rain, while in the mountains, especially the Grand Tetons, 60 or more inches per year are common.
Overall, throughout the state, mild springs are followed by warm (sometimes hot) summers, with cool morning lows.
Fall brings occasional snow and cool temperatures, especially in the mountain canyons and higher elevations. Winter can be very cold with heavy snow in the mountains.
The statewide average high temperature in July is just over 60 degrees, while in January, a 20 degree high is the average. |
| Highest Temperature |
114 degrees
July 12, 1900 - Basin |
| Lowest Temperature |
-63 degrees
February 9, 1933 - Moran |
| Avg Temp: High - Low |
87.1 degrees |
11.9 degrees |
Wyoming Highest, Lowest, and Mean Elevations (Feet)
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| Mean Elevation |
6,700 |
| Highest Point |
Gannett Peak |
13,804 |
| Lowest Point |
Belle Fourche River |
3,099 |
Wyoming Land Area (Square Miles)
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| Geographic Center |
58 miles ENE of Lander |
| Total Area |
97,813.56 |
10th |
| Land Area |
97,100.40 |
99.20% |
| Water Area |
713.16 |
0.80% |
| Forested Land Area |
78.5% |
Dimensions
(Length - Width) |
360 miles |
280 miles |
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Source: (US Census, April 1, 2000)
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