Wyoming is a landlocked state in the Mountain West region of the United States, known as the least populous state in the country. [1] ## Fast Facts * Capital and Largest City: Cheyenne * Population: ~587,618 (least populous U.S. state) * State Nicknames: "Equality State" and "Cowboy State" * Admission to Statehood: July 10, 1890 (the 44th state) * Area: 10th largest state by total area [1, 2] ## Geography and Nature * Landscapes: Features a mix of high-elevation plains, intermontane basins, and rugged Rocky Mountain ranges. * National Parks: Home to [Yellowstone National Park](https://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yellowstone_National_Park) (the world's first national park) and Grand Teton National Park. * Landmarks: Features Devils Tower, the first U.S. national monument. [2, 3] ## Culture and History * Pioneering Equality: Earned the name "Equality State" for being the first U.S. state to grant women the right to vote and hold public office. [2, 4] * Western Heritage: Celebrates deep ranching and rodeo traditions, including hosting Cheyenne Frontier Days, one of the world's largest outdoor rodeos. [2] * You can read more about travel and local culture through the [State of Wyoming](https://www.wyo.gov/) portal. [5] Would you like to explore a specific topic about Wyoming, such as its national parks, history, or major cities? [1] [https://en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wyoming) [2] [https://www.britannica.com](https://www.britannica.com/place/Wyoming-state) [3] [https://kids.nationalgeographic.com](https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/geography/states/article/wyoming) [4] [https://www.usnews.com](https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/wyoming) [5] https://www.wyo.gov