Wyoming Basin
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The Wyoming Basin is a physiographic region within the state of Wyoming, United States. It is characterized by large basins interspersed with smaller mountains and intermontane basins, bordered by the Southern and Middle Rocky Mountains. This region lies along the Continental Divide and contains areas of interior drainage, such as the Great Divide Basin, which has no outlet. The Green River flows through the Wyoming Basin, creating Flaming Gorge. The state of Wyoming itself is known for its high mean elevation, with three-fourths of its land lying more than a mile above sea level. Wyoming's climate varies from arid desert in the west to semiarid steppe, with mountainous areas receiving significant snowfall. The state's economy is heavily reliant on mining, particularly coal, petroleum, and natural gas, as well as agriculture, primarily cattle ranching.1234
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