Colorado Information
Famous for its Rocky Mountain ski resorts, Colorado is a major destination for outdoor enthusiasts looking for adventure. Colorado is a culinary center with top restaurants, southwestern cuisine, steaks, and health foods. These, along with the many outdoor recreational options, create the lifestyle that helps Colorado consistently top the list for healthiest and most active state.
Colorado Facts
| Capital: Denver |
| Size: 103,718 square miles |
| Population: 5,024,748 (U.S. Census 2009) |
| Nickname: The Centennial State |
| Motto: Nil Sine Numine (Latin: "Nothing without the Deity") |
| Date of Statehood: August 1, 1876 (38th) |
| Border States: Utah, Wyoming, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arizona |
| State Animal: Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep |
| State Bird: Lark Bunting |
| State Flower: Rocky Mountain Columbine |
| State Tree: Colorado Blue Spruce |
| State Song: "Where the Columbines Grow" and "Rocky Mountain High" |
| Major Cities: Denver, Colorado Springs |
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