Wyoming's economy is different from most states with mineral extraction and tourism comprising major industry sectors. The federal government owns roughly half of the state’s landmass. Top tourist attractions include: Grand Teton National Park, Yellowstone National Park and Independence Rock. Yellowstone opened as the world's first national park and attracted 4.1 million visitors in 2018, down 3% from 2016 when it set a record. The Tax Foundation ranks Wyoming first in its analysis of state tax costs on business. Wyoming is the least populous state in the U.S.
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