Wyoming State (U.S.A.), a land of tourism, agriculture, and energy extraction

Ecologically, Wyoming is very exciting with awesome landscapes, national parks and monuments, and with more than 91% of land in Wyoming classified as rural.

More than 500 thousand people live in Wyoming State.

As of 2014 the population was growing slightly with the most growth in tourist-oriented areas such as Teton County.

The composition of Wyoming's economy differs significantly from that of other states with most activity in tourism, agriculture, and energy extraction; and little in anything else.

The mineral extraction industry and travel and tourism sector are the main drivers behind Wyoming's economy. The federal government owns about 50% of its landmass.

Agriculture is still an essential part of Wyoming's culture and lifestyle. The main agricultural commodities produced in Wyoming include livestock (beef), hay, sugar beets, grain (wheat and barley), and wool. More than 91% of land in Wyoming is classified as rural.

Wyoming's mineral commodities include coal, natural gas, coalbed methane, crude oil, uranium, and trona.

Wyoming produced 1.77 trillion cubic feet (50.0 billion m³) of natural gas in 2016. The state ranked 6th nationwide for natural gas production in 2016.The major markets for natural gas include industrial, commercial, and domestic heating.

Wyoming does not levy an individual or corporate income tax. In addition, Wyoming does not assess any tax on retirement income earned and received from another state. Wyoming has a state sales tax of 4%. Counties have the option of collecting an additional 1% tax for general revenue and a 1% tax for specific purposes, if approved by voters. Food for human consumption is not subject to sales tax.

The state collects a use tax of 5% on items purchased elsewhere and brought into Wyoming.

As of 2016, Wyoming does not require the beneficial owners of LLCs to be disclosed in the filing, which creates an opportunity for a tax haven, according to Clark Stith of Clark Stith & Associates in Rock Springs, Wyoming, a former Republican candidate for Wyoming secretary of state.

The largest airport in Wyoming is Jackson Hole Airport, with over 500 employees. Three interstate highways and thirteen United States highways pass through Wyoming. In addition, the state is served by the Wyoming state highway system.

Other U.S. highways that pass through the state are United States Highways are 18, 26, 30, 85, 87, 89, 189, 191, 212, and 287.

Wyoming is one of only two states (the other being South Dakota) in the 48 contiguous states not served by Amtrak.