Wyoming acquired its name in 1865, and was admitted to the union as the 44th state on July 10, 1890. While being ranked 10th in the United States in terms of area, Wyoming is ranked as the least populated state with an estimated population of 544,270 in 2009. Due to its small population, the main sources of the states economy include the mineral industry, along with travel and tourism. Wyomings minerals include coal, natural gas, methane, crude oil, and uranium. The other part of the economy, tourism, is mainly driven by the parks and monuments in the state, including Grand Teton and Yellowstone, the states 2 best known national parks. There are many well-known people who hail from Wyoming, including: Dick Cheney, Buffalo Bill Cody, and Jackson Pollock. Wyomings climate is drier and windier than most U.S. states, with an average yearly rainfall of 12.8 inches in Casper, or 21.4 inches in Jackson.
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