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Facts
| Also Known As | Equality State • Cowboy State |
|---|---|
| Capital | Cheyenne |
| Population1 | (2020) 576,851; (2024 est.) 587,618 |
| Governor | Mark Gordon (Republican) |
| Date Of Admission | July 10, 1890 |
| U.S. Senators | John Barrasso (Republican) • Cynthia Lummis (Republican) |
| State Nickname | Equality State |
| State Motto | "Equal Rights" |
| State Bird | western meadowlark |
| State Flower | Indian paintbrush |
| State Song | “Wyoming” |
| Seats In U.S. House Of Representatives | 1 (of 435) |
| Time Zone | Mountain (GMT − 7 hours) |
| Total Area (Sq Km) | 253,334 |
| Total Area (Sq Mi) | 97,813 |
| 1Excluding military abroad. | |
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