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Centennial State · Capital: Denver · West (Mountain)
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Bordering states: Wyoming, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Utah.
4 fun facts about Colorado
- Denver is the "Mile High City": one step of the State Capitol sits exactly 5,280 feet, one mile, above sea level.
- Colorado has 58 peaks over 14,000 feet, more than any other state. Climbers call them "fourteeners."
- Colorado was the first state to open legal recreational marijuana stores, on January 1, 2014.
- Denver's Humpty Dumpty Drive-In trademarked the name "cheeseburger" in 1935.
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Frequently asked questions about Colorado
Is Colorado a US state?
Yes, Colorado is one of the 50 US states. It was admitted to the Union in 1876, making it the 38th state. Its capital is Denver and its largest city is Denver.
What is the capital of Colorado?
The capital of Colorado is Denver.
When did Colorado become a state?
Colorado became a US state in 1876. It is the 38th state admitted to the Union.
What is the abbreviation for Colorado?
The 2-letter USPS abbreviation for Colorado is CO.
How big is Colorado?
Colorado ranks #8 of 50 US states by area, a mid-sized US state.
What is the population of Colorado?
Colorado has a population of 5 to 10 million.
What region is Colorado in?
Colorado is in the West region of the United States, per the US Census Bureau.
What time zone is Colorado in?
Colorado observes Mountain Time.
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