Wyominga Details

Wyoming is one of the Rocky Mountain states of the western United States. It borders with South Dakota and Nebraska to the east, Colorado and Utah to the south, Idaho to the west, and Montana to the north. This state has a total land area of 97,818 sq mi (253,348 km2), making it the 10th largest state among all other member-states of the confederate.

Wyoming is derived from the Delaware Indian word which means “mountains and valleys alternating”. This state, also called the Equality State, became the 44th member of the confederate in July 10, 1890.

Historical accounts suggest that Wyoming became a US property as part of the Louisiana Purchase in 1803. Wyoming’s territory was defined and organized in 1869.

This state boasts of well-nigh towering mountains and vast plains that offer spectacular views. It offers perfect grazing lands for sheep and cattle, and is also rich in mineral deposits. Mineral products from Wyoming include oil and natural gas as well as sodium carbonate and uranium. Wyoming is the 2nd top producer and supplier of wool across the US. It also ranks third in sheep and lamb raising across the United States. Wisconsin’s top agricultural products include wheat, oats, sugar, barley, and alfalfa.

Major tourist destinations in Wyoming include the Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park and Jackson Hole National Monument in the Teton Range of the Rockies. Other tourist-generating places include Cheyenne which holds the annual “Frontier Days” celebration. Other points of interest in Wyoming include Flaming Gorge, the Fort Laramie National Historic Site, and Devils Tower and Fossil Butte National Monuments.

The state capital and the largest city of Wyoming is Cheyenne.This state has an estimated population of 532,668 (2008 estimate) and is the least populated state in the US. Its residents are called Wyomingite.