State Symbols Guide
Wyoming State Symbols & Official Emblems
The West State • Explore official state symbols, history, facts, and cultural heritage.
Abbreviation
WY
Capital
Cheyenne
Population
576,851
Statehood
1890
Region
West
Symbols
6
Official State Symbols
State Bird
Western Meadowlark
Sturnella neglecta
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State Flag
Wyoming State Flag
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State Flower
Indian Paintbrush
Castilleja linariifolia
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State Motto
Equal Rights
English
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State Nickname
The Equality State
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State Tree
Plains Cottonwood
Populus deltoides
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📊 Quick Facts
- Official Name
- Wyoming
- Abbreviation
- WY
- Capital City
- Cheyenne
- Population
- 576,851
- Statehood Date
- July 10, 1890
- Region
- West
- Number of Symbols
- 6
