USA History
Wyoming
The following information is provided by:
Carpenter, Allen and Provorse, Carl. "The World Almanac Of The U.S.A." World Almanac Books, New Jersey. (C)1996.
Became State: July 10, 1890
Capital: Cheyenne
Known as: Equality State
Motto: Equal Rights
Bird: Meadowlark
Flower: Indian Paintbrush
Stone: Jade
Song: "Wyoming"
Tree: Cottonwood
Area: 97,819 Square miles
Number of Counties: 23
Highest point: 13,804 feet (Gannett Peak)
Lowest point: 3,099 feet (Belle Fourche River)