Wyoming: state flag, capital and facts
Wyoming is a US state in the West region. Its capital is Cheyenne, and its postal abbreviation is WY. Known as the Equality State, it joined the Union on July 10, 1890 as the 44th state. Cheyenne is also its largest city.
The Wyoming state flag shows a white bison bearing the state seal on blue, framed by white and red borders.
Wyoming at a glance
- Capital
- Cheyenne
- Largest city
- Cheyenne
- Nickname
- The Equality State
- Statehood
- July 10, 1890 (44th state)
- Region
- West
- Postal abbreviation
- WY
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Frequently asked questions
The capital of Wyoming is Cheyenne.
Wyoming is in the West region of the United States.
The postal abbreviation for Wyoming is WY.
Wyoming is known as the Equality State.
Wyoming became the 44th state on July 10, 1890.
Wyoming shares a land border with Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, South Dakota and Utah.
The flag of Wyoming shows a white bison bearing the state seal on blue, framed by white and red borders.