Wyoming : An Overview

Wyoming was opened to settlers only from the 1860s after the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad. The Johnson County Cattle War of 1892 is one the region’s most significant events. Mining was the main source of revenue in Wyoming in the 20th century. Uranium was discovered in Wyoming in 1918 and trona in 1939. Wyoming is still largely a rural state with many working on the family ranch or hot jobs in the energy agency. The state is largely concentrating on tourism industry to boost the economy of the region. The Yellowstone National Park has been an important tourist attraction for years in Wyoming.

Wyoming is located in the Rocky Mountain region of the northwestern US and ranks 9th in size among the 50 states.
The total area of Wyoming is 97,809 sq mi (253,325 sq km), of which land comprises 96,989 sq mi (251,201 sq km) and inland water 820 sq mi (2,124 sq km). Wyoming is bordered on the North by Montana; on the East by South Dakota and Nebraska; on the South by Colorado and Utah; and on the West by Utah, Idaho, and Montana.