Population: 480,184 (1995)
Capital: Cheyenne, Population 55,608 (2000)
Nickname: Equality State
Year of Admission: July 10, 1890
Order of Admission: 44 |
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Area: 97,819 sq miles (253,351 sq kilometers) (the 9th biggest state).
Location: Wyoming is situated on the Middlewest of United States
Borders: Montana on the North, South Dakota & Nebraska on the East, Utah & Colorado on the South & Idaho on the West
Climate: Wyoming has a continental climate, characterized by moderately warm summers at low elevations, long and cold winters, and generally low amounts of precipitation. The basins, which lie in the rain shadow of mountains, are very dry. Thunderstorms and hailstorms are relatively frequent in summer. A distinctive climate feature is the high and persistent winds of the Wyoming Basin.
Elevation extremes:
Lowest point: Belle Fourche River - 3,099 feet (945 m)
Highest point: Gannett Peak - 13,804 feet (4,207 m)
Land Area: 97,105 sq miles
Water area: 714 sq miles
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