| State Abbreviation |
WY |
| Statehood |
July 10, 1890 |
| State Capital |
Cheyenne |
| Number of Counties |
23 |
| State Population (2005) | 509,294 |
| State Quarter Issue Date |
September 03, 2007 |
| State Flower |
Indian paintbrush |
| Nickname |
Equality State |
| State Flag |
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| Area Codes |
307 |
| Top 5 Cities (2000 population) |
| Cheyenne | 53,011 |
| Casper | 49,644 |
| Laramie | 27,204 |
| Gillette | 19,646 |
| Rock Springs | 18,708 |
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| Major Sports Teams |
None
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