Wyoming is the least populous state in the USA. Its population is about 590,000 (as of 2026), which is very small for a U.S. state.
It covers an area of 253,335 square kilometers, making it the 10th largest state in the USA by area.
Wyoming's nicknames include "The Equality State" and "The Cowboy State."
In the 1800s, Wyoming had many large cattle ranches. Millions of cattle and horses were raised there.
Cowboy culture flourished in Wyoming. Cowboys rode horses, drove cattle across vast open lands, and lived the rugged life of the Wild West. That's why Wyoming is known as "The Cowboy State
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