Wyoming is an American state located in the Rocky Mountain States region. It borders Montana to the north, South Dakota and Nebraska to the east, Utah and Colorado to the south, and Utah and Idaho to the west. Although it has the tenth largest territory in the United States, Wyoming has the smallest population and, consequently, one of the smallest population densities.
One of the reasons for this may be its geographic location, since it is not located close to the coast. Its geography is characterized by plateau regions and mountainous areas. Wyoming is home to the largest nature reserve in the United States: Yellowstone National Park.
Much of its territory is arid and receives less than 250 mm of rain a year. Therefore, temperatures in the state tend to be more extreme than in other regions of the country, resulting in a large temperature range.
Wyoming's main economic sector is undoubtedly tourism. In 2002 alone, around six million people visited its monuments and national parks. In addition to Yellowstone National Park, the other main tourist attractions are Grand Teton National Park, Devils Tower National Monument and Fossil Butte National Monument. Another sector of fundamental importance is agriculture and livestock.
The population of the state is composed mostly of whites (88.9%), mainly Germans and English, and Protestants (53%). Wyoming's capital and largest city is Cheyenne, which has a relatively small population: 55,362 (2005).
