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1. www.britannica.com › place › Colorado-stateColorado | Flag, Facts, Maps, & Points of Interest | Britannica

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   2 days ago · Colorado, constituent state of the United States of America. It is classified as one of the Mountain states, although only about half of its area lies in the Rocky Mountains. It borders Wyoming and Nebraska to the north, Nebraska and Kansas to the east, Oklahoma and New Mexico to the south, and Utah to the west.

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     Colorado - Native Americans, Pioneers, Settlers: The first...

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3. theplanetd.com › best-places-to-visit-in-colorado29 Best Places to Visit in Colorado - The Planet D

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   Jun 11, 2024 · Looking for the best places to visit in Colorado? Colorado is a beautiful state with high mountain peaks, exciting cities and outdoor adventures.

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4. thefactfile.org › colorado-facts80 Interesting Facts About Colorado - The Fact File

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   Jun 14, 2024 · Learn 55 interesting facts about Colorado, the 38th state to join the Union in 1876. Discover its nickname, capital, highest point, lowest point, fourteeners, dinosaur history and more.

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   What are some fun facts about Colorado?

   • Colorado’s long and storied history means there are plenty of fun facts about the state that make it a truly unique place to visit and live. Unsurprisingly, many facts about Colorado have to do with our famous mountains. Plenty more Colorado facts highlight the people who have lived here over the centuries.

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   Is Colorado a mountain state?

   • It is classified as one of the Mountain states, although only about half of its area lies in the Rocky Mountains. It borders Wyoming and Nebraska to the north, Nebraska and Kansas to the east, Oklahoma and New Mexico to the south, and Utah to the west. Colorado was admitted to the union on August 1, 1876, as the 38th state. The capital is Denver.

   Colorado | Flag, Facts, Maps, & Points of Interest | Britannica

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   How many states are in Colorado?

   • Colorado is the 21stmost populous and the 8th most extensive of the 50 states of the United States. It lies in the western region of the United States. The state attained statehood on August 1, 1876, becoming the 38thstate to join the union. Its seven bordering states are New Mexico , Oklahoma , Utah , Wyoming , Arizona , Kansas, and Nebraska .

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   Where is Denver Colorado located?

   • Skyline of Denver, Colorado. Denver, city and county, capital of Colorado, U.S., at the western edge of the Great Plains, just east of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. The city and county were consolidated as a single administrative unit in 1902. Denver lies at the junction of Cherry Creek and the South Platte River.

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6. www.britannica.com › place › Colorado-stateColorado - Exploration, Mining, & Skiing | Britannica

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   3 days ago · American exploration of Colorado began immediately after the United States made the Louisiana Purchase, of which Colorado was a part, in 1803. Dispatched to map, explore, and record scientific data about the new land were Zebulon Pike in 1806, Stephen Long in 1820, and John C. Frémont in 1842.

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7. travellemming.com › colorado-factsFun & Interesting Facts About Colorado - Travel Lemming

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   Jun 14, 2024 · 1. A Large Part of Colorado Isn’t Mountainous. Although most people think of the Rocky Mountains and 14ers when they think of Colorado, about 40% of the state is made up of the Eastern Plains. [ Source] 2. Colorado Won The 1976 Olympics Bid…Then Gave It Back.

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8. parenthoodandpassports.com › what-is-coloradoWhat is Colorado Known For? | 17 Things that Make the State ...

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   5 days ago · The Pikes Peak Cog Railway. Not only is Colorado famous for having the highest city in the United States, but the state also seems to take everything to new heights. The Pikes Peak Cog Railway, which takes you 14,115 feet up to the summit of Pikes Peak from Manitou Springs, is the highest cog railway in the world.

9. www.britannica.com › place › DenverDenver | History, Elevation, Map, & Facts | Britannica

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   3 days ago · Denver, city and county, capital of Colorado, U.S., at the western edge of the Great Plains, just east of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. The city and county were consolidated as a single administrative unit in 1902.