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Wyoming fun facts
- Wyoming was the first US state/territory to give women the right to vote (1869) — 50 years before the 19th Amendment.
- It's the least populous US state (~580k people, fewer than Washington DC).
- Yellowstone, the world's first national park, is mostly in Wyoming. The Grand Prismatic Spring there is bigger than a football field.
- The state has more pronghorn antelope than people.
About these facts: Curated and verified against multiple sources. Updated periodically. If you spot an inaccuracy, email [email protected].
Quick stats
- Population: under 1 million
- Area rank: #10 of 50
- Admitted: 1890
- Capital: Cheyenne
- Largest city: Cheyenne
- Time zone: Mountain