Colorado State Guide

Capital: Denver

August 01, 1876 (38th state)

After three tries Colorado was made a state on August 1, 1876, and was called the "Centennial State," because it became the 38th state when the US turned 100 in 1876, Colorado is most closely associated with the Rocky Mountains and has numerous peaks over 14,000 feet. The state's name comes from a Spanish word meaning "red" or "ruddy," the color of much of the state's terrain. Today, Colorado is known for its vast cattle ranges, agricultural acreage, and snow-covered mountains that are ideal for winter sports. Its capital is Denver and state flower is the Rocky Mountain columbine.

Largest City- Denver
Area - 104,100 square miles [Colorado is the 8th biggest state in the USA]
Population - 4,301,261 (as of 2000) [Colorado is the 24th most populous state in the USA]
Major Industries - agriculture (wheat, cattle, sheep), tourism (especially skiers), mining (gold, silver), oil, finance, and manufacturing

Major Rivers - Colorado River, Rio Grande, Arkansas River, South Platte River
Major Lakes - Grand Lake, Blue Mesa Reservoir, John Martin Reservoir
Highest Point - Mt. Elbert; 14,433 feet (4,399 m) above sea level
Bordering States - Arizona, Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Utah, Wyoming

Colorado Almanac: Facts and Figures, Economy, and Geography

• Almanac
• Economy
• Geography

Colorado College, Universities, and Schools

• Colleges and Universities
• Public Colleges
• Community Colleges
• Private Colleges & Independent Schools

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Colorado Financial and Insurance Services

• Credit Counseling
• Debt Consolidation
• Debt Management & Counseling
• Home Mortgages
• Insurance Companies

Colorado Home Services

• Heating & Cooling Services
• Home Improvements
• Lawn & Garden Services
• Security Services
• Termite & Pest Control

• Denver, Colorado Window Treatments
• Boulder, Colorado Window Treatments
• Colorado Springs, Colorado Window Treatments
• Fort Collins, Colorado Window Treatments

Colorado Media and Traffic Reports

• News & Headlines
• Newspapers
• Radio Stations
• Televisions
• Traffic Reports

Colorado History, Timelines, and Famous People

• First Inhabitants
• History
• Timeline
• Famous People
• State Facts

Colorado Counties

• Counties

Colorado Symbols

• State Symbols

• State Bird
• State Flag
• State Flower
• State Motto
• State Name
• State Seal
• State Song
• State Tree

Other Colorado Resources

• Missing Children
• CapitolImpact.com - Government Gateway
• lexisONE(R) - Legal Research
• Kaiser StateHealthFacts.org - Health Facts
• National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
• Merriam-Webster's Atlas - Geography
• NACo - Counties
• National Park Guide
• State Home Page
• State Transportation Department