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The State of Wyoming is a state in the western United States. While most of the eastern third of the state is within the Great Plains, the majority of the state is dominated by numerous distinct mountain ranges and rangelands. Wyoming is the least populous U.S. state. The United States Census Bureau estimates that the state population was 515,004 in 2006, a 4.3% increase since 2000. The capital and the most populous city of Wyoming is Cheyenne. Residents of Wyoming are known as Wyomingites.

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Wyoming's Joe LeBlanc celebrates his win over Illinois's John Dergo, during the 2010 NCAA Wrestling Championships match in Omaha, Neb. on Friday, March 19, 2010.

Wyoming's Joe LeBlanc celebrates his win over Illinois's John Dergo, during the 2010 NCAA Wrestling Championships match in Omaha, Neb. on Friday, March 19, 2010.

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LAS VEGAS - MARCH 10:  Wyoming mascot Pistol Pete appears as the Cowboys take on the Air Force Falcons during the first round of the Conoco Mountain West Conference Basketball tournament at the Thomas & Mack Center March 10, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

LAS VEGAS - MARCH 10: Wyoming mascot Pistol Pete appears as the Cowboys take on the Air Force Falcons during the first round of the Conoco Mountain West Conference Basketball tournament at the Thomas & Mack Center March 10, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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LAS VEGAS - MARCH 10:  Wyoming cheerleaders perform as the Cowboys take on the Air Force Falcons during the first round of the Conoco Mountain West Conference Basketball tournament at the Thomas & Mack Center March 10, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

LAS VEGAS - MARCH 10: Wyoming cheerleaders perform as the Cowboys take on the Air Force Falcons during the first round of the Conoco Mountain West Conference Basketball tournament at the Thomas & Mack Center March 10, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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LAS VEGAS - MARCH 10:  A Wyoming cheerleader does backflips on the court as the Cowboys take on the Air Force Falcons during the first round of the Conoco Mountain West Conference Basketball tournament at the Thomas & Mack Center March 10, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

LAS VEGAS - MARCH 10: A Wyoming cheerleader does backflips on the court as the Cowboys take on the Air Force Falcons during the first round of the Conoco Mountain West Conference Basketball tournament at the Thomas & Mack Center March 10, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Air Force's Saj El-Amin and the rest of the bench celebrate a run against Wyoming during an NCAA college basketball game at the Mountain West tournament Wednesday, March 10, 2010, in Las Vegas. Air Force defeated Wyoming 59-40.

Air Force's Saj El-Amin and the rest of the bench celebrate a run against Wyoming during an NCAA college basketball game at the Mountain West tournament Wednesday, March 10, 2010, in Las Vegas. Air Force defeated Wyoming 59-40.

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Air Force's Evan Washington reacts after colliding with other players during an NCAA college basketball game against Wyoming at the Mountain West tournament Wednesday, March 10, 2010, in Las Vegas. Air Force defeated Wyoming 59-40.

Air Force's Evan Washington reacts after colliding with other players during an NCAA college basketball game against Wyoming at the Mountain West tournament Wednesday, March 10, 2010, in Las Vegas. Air Force defeated Wyoming 59-40.

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Air Force's Evan Washington reacts after colliding with other players during an NCAA college basketball game against Wyoming at the Mountain West tournament Wednesday, March 10, 2010. Air Force defeated Wyoming 59-40.

Air Force's Evan Washington reacts after colliding with other players during an NCAA college basketball game against Wyoming at the Mountain West tournament Wednesday, March 10, 2010. Air Force defeated Wyoming 59-40.

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Air Force's Evan Washington shoots over Wyoming's Adam Waddell  during an NCAA basketball game at the Mountain West tournament on Wed., March 10, 2010. Air Force defeated Wyoming 59-40.

Air Force's Evan Washington shoots over Wyoming's Adam Waddell during an NCAA basketball game at the Mountain West tournament on Wed., March 10, 2010. Air Force defeated Wyoming 59-40.

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Air Force's Evan Washington passes around Wyoming's Adam Waddell  during an NCAA basketball game at the Mountain West tournament on Wed., March 10, 2010. Air Force defeated Wyoming 59-40.

Air Force's Evan Washington passes around Wyoming's Adam Waddell during an NCAA basketball game at the Mountain West tournament on Wed., March 10, 2010. Air Force defeated Wyoming 59-40.

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Air Force fans react to a run of points by the team during an NCAA college basketball game against Wyoming at the Mountain West tournament Wednesday, March 10, 2010, in Las Vegas. Air Force defeated Wyoming 59-40.

Air Force fans react to a run of points by the team during an NCAA college basketball game against Wyoming at the Mountain West tournament Wednesday, March 10, 2010, in Las Vegas. Air Force defeated Wyoming 59-40.

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Wyoming's Desmar Jackson loses possession as Air Force's Todd Fletcher, left, Grant Parker and Derek Brooks, right, look on during an NCAA college basketball game at the Mountain West tournament Wednesday, March 10, 2010, in Las Vegas.

Wyoming's Desmar Jackson loses possession as Air Force's Todd Fletcher, left, Grant Parker and Derek Brooks, right, look on during an NCAA college basketball game at the Mountain West tournament Wednesday, March 10, 2010, in Las Vegas.

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Wyoming's Desmar Jackson loses possession as Air Force's Todd Fletcher, left, Grant Parker and Derek Brooks, right, look on during an NCAA college basketball game at the Mountain West tournament Wednesday, March 10, 2010.

Wyoming's Desmar Jackson loses possession as Air Force's Todd Fletcher, left, Grant Parker and Derek Brooks, right, look on during an NCAA college basketball game at the Mountain West tournament Wednesday, March 10, 2010.

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Wyoming's Adam Waddell tries to shoot over Air Force's Grant Parker, left, and Tom Fow (20) during an NCAA college basketball game at the Mountain West Conference tournament on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 in Las Vegas.

Wyoming's Adam Waddell tries to shoot over Air Force's Grant Parker, left, and Tom Fow (20) during an NCAA college basketball game at the Mountain West Conference tournament on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 in Las Vegas.

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Wyoming's Daylen Harrison looks to pass around Air Force's Avery Merriez during an NCAA college basketball game at the Mountain West tournament Wednesday, March 10, 2010, in Las Vegas.

Wyoming's Daylen Harrison looks to pass around Air Force's Avery Merriez during an NCAA college basketball game at the Mountain West tournament Wednesday, March 10, 2010, in Las Vegas.

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Wyoming's Daylen Harrison looks to pass around Air Force's Avery Merriez during an NCAA college basketball game at the Mountain West tournament Wednesday, March 10, 2010.

Wyoming's Daylen Harrison looks to pass around Air Force's Avery Merriez during an NCAA college basketball game at the Mountain West tournament Wednesday, March 10, 2010.

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Wyoming's Arthur Bouedo is guarded by Air Force's Grant Parker during an NCAA college basketball game at the Mountain West tournament Wednesday, March 10, 2010, in Las Vegas.

Wyoming's Arthur Bouedo is guarded by Air Force's Grant Parker during an NCAA college basketball game at the Mountain West tournament Wednesday, March 10, 2010, in Las Vegas.

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Wyoming's Arthur Bouedo is guarded by Air Force's Grant Parker during an NCAA college basketball game at the Mountain West tournament Wednesday, March 10, 2010.

Wyoming's Arthur Bouedo is guarded by Air Force's Grant Parker during an NCAA college basketball game at the Mountain West tournament Wednesday, March 10, 2010.

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Air Force coach Jeff Reynolds points to his team during an NCAA basketball game against Wyoming at the Mountain West tournament on Wednesday, March 10, 2010, in Las Vegas. Air Force defeated Wyoming 59-40.

Air Force coach Jeff Reynolds points to his team during an NCAA basketball game against Wyoming at the Mountain West tournament on Wednesday, March 10, 2010, in Las Vegas. Air Force defeated Wyoming 59-40.

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Wyoming's Desmar Jackson is guarded by Air Force's Grant Parker during an NCAA college basketball game at the Mountain West tournament Wednesday,March 10, 2010, in Las Vegas. Air Force defeated Wyoming 59-40.

Wyoming's Desmar Jackson is guarded by Air Force's Grant Parker during an NCAA college basketball game at the Mountain West tournament Wednesday,March 10, 2010, in Las Vegas. Air Force defeated Wyoming 59-40.

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Wyoming coach Heath Schroyer yells during an NCAA college basketball game against Wyoming at the Mountain West tournament Wednesday, March 10, 2010, in Las Vegas. Air Force defeated Wyoming 59-40.

Wyoming coach Heath Schroyer yells during an NCAA college basketball game against Wyoming at the Mountain West tournament Wednesday, March 10, 2010, in Las Vegas. Air Force defeated Wyoming 59-40.

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Wyoming's Joe LeBlanc celebrates his win over Illinois's John Dergo, during the 2010 NCAA Wrestling Championships match in Omaha, Neb. on Friday, March 19, 2010.

Wyoming's Joe LeBlanc celebrates his win over Illinois's John Dergo, during the 2010 NCAA Wrestling Championships match in Omaha, Neb. on Friday, March 19, 2010.

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LAS VEGAS - MARCH 10:  Wyoming mascot Pistol Pete appears as the Cowboys take on the Air Force Falcons during the first round of the Conoco Mountain West Conference Basketball tournament at the Thomas & Mack Center March 10, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

LAS VEGAS - MARCH 10: Wyoming mascot Pistol Pete appears as the Cowboys take on the Air Force Falcons during the first round of the Conoco Mountain West Conference Basketball tournament at the Thomas & Mack Center March 10, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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LAS VEGAS - MARCH 10:  Wyoming cheerleaders perform as the Cowboys take on the Air Force Falcons during the first round of the Conoco Mountain West Conference Basketball tournament at the Thomas & Mack Center March 10, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

LAS VEGAS - MARCH 10: Wyoming cheerleaders perform as the Cowboys take on the Air Force Falcons during the first round of the Conoco Mountain West Conference Basketball tournament at the Thomas & Mack Center March 10, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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LAS VEGAS - MARCH 10:  A Wyoming cheerleader does backflips on the court as the Cowboys take on the Air Force Falcons during the first round of the Conoco Mountain West Conference Basketball tournament at the Thomas & Mack Center March 10, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

LAS VEGAS - MARCH 10: A Wyoming cheerleader does backflips on the court as the Cowboys take on the Air Force Falcons during the first round of the Conoco Mountain West Conference Basketball tournament at the Thomas & Mack Center March 10, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Air Force's Saj El-Amin and the rest of the bench celebrate a run against Wyoming during an NCAA college basketball game at the Mountain West tournament Wednesday, March 10, 2010, in Las Vegas. Air Force defeated Wyoming 59-40.

Air Force's Saj El-Amin and the rest of the bench celebrate a run against Wyoming during an NCAA college basketball game at the Mountain West tournament Wednesday, March 10, 2010, in Las Vegas. Air Force defeated Wyoming 59-40.

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