Colorado is a state located in the western United States. It is known for its diverse geography, which includes the Rocky Mountains, high plains, deserts, and canyons. Colorado is also famous for its outdoor recreational opportunities, including skiing, hiking, mountain biking, and river rafting.
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I-25, I-70, I-76, US 6, US 34, US 36, US 40, US 50, US 85, US 87, US 160, US 285, US 350
Public Transit Systems
Regional Transportation District (RTD) buses, light rail and commuter rail services in Denver, Colorado Springs Mountain Metropolitan Transit buses, Roaring Fork Transportation Authority buses, etc.
Amtrak Stations
Denver Union Station, Fort Morgan station, Granby station, Lamar station, Pueblo station, Trinidad station
Commercial Airports
Denver International Airport (DEN), Colorado Springs Airport (COS), Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT), Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO)
General Aviation Airports
Boulder Municipal Airport, Centennial Airport, Telluride Regional Airport, Aspen-Pitkin County Airport, etc.
Bicycle-Friendly Cities
Boulder, Denver, Fort Collins, Colorado Springs, Golden
Healthcare
Number of Hospitals
89
Number of Health Centers
172
Number of Physicians
23,640
Number of Nurses
59,420
Healthcare Ranking
11th in the country (2020)
Demographics
Racial Composition
White: 68.6%, Hispanic or Latino: 21.7%, Black or African American: 4.5%, Asian: 3.3%, Two or more races: 3.0%
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish, German, French, Russian, Vietnamese, Chinese, Korean
Religious Composition
Christian: 64%, Non-Religious: 28%, Other Religions: 8%
Median Household Income
$77,127 (2019)
Poverty Rate
9.2% (2019)
Median Age
36.8 years (2020)
Tourism
Number of Visitors
86 million (2019)
Top Attractions
Rocky Mountain National Park, Garden of the Gods, Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, Mesa Verde National Park, Pikes Peak, Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, Royal Gorge Bridge and Park
Ski Resorts
Vail, Aspen, Breckenridge, Keystone, Copper Mountain, Winter Park, Steamboat, Telluride, etc.
Festivals and Events
National Western Stock Show, Colorado Renaissance Festival, Colorado State Fair, Telluride Film Festival, Colorado Balloon Classic, Colorado Brewers' Festival, Great American Beer Festival, Cherry Creek Arts Festival, etc.
Environments
Number of 14ers
58
Number of Fourteeners
53
Number of National Forests
11
Number of State Parks
42
Number of Wilderness Areas
41
Number of Waterfalls
Over 100
Number of Rivers
Over 100
Environmental Ranking
7th in the country (2020)
History
Native American Tribes
Ute, Cheyenne, Arapaho, Comanche, Apache, Navajo
Spanish Exploration
In the 16th and 17th centuries
Colorado Territory
Established on February 28, 1861
Pikes Peak Gold Rush
Started in 1858 and brought thousands of settlers to Colorado
Statehood
Admitted to the Union on August 1, 1876 as the 38th state
Important Historical Sites
Mesa Verde National Park, Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site, Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site, Ludlow Massacre Site, etc.
Famous Landmarks
Mountains
Rocky Mountains, Pikes Peak, Maroon Bells, Longs Peak, Mount Elbert, etc.
Natural Wonders
Garden of the Gods, Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Royal Gorge, Hanging Lake, etc.
Man-Made Attractions
Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, Denver Art Museum, Colorado State Capitol, Coors Field, Union Station, etc.
History:
The area that is now Colorado was once home to various Native American tribes, including the Ute, Arapaho, and Cheyenne.
Colorado became a U.S. territory in 1861 and a state in 1876.
The state experienced a major population boom during the Colorado Gold Rush in the late 1800s.
Colorado played a prominent role in the Civil Rights Movement, particularly in the fight for Chicano civil rights in the 1960s and 1970s.
Geography:
Colorado is located in the western United States and is bordered by Wyoming to the north, Nebraska to the northeast, Kansas to the east, Oklahoma to the southeast, New Mexico to the south, Utah to the west, and Arizona to the southwest.
The state’s capital and largest city is Denver.
Colorado is known for its diverse landscape, including the Rocky Mountains, high plains, mesas, canyons, and deserts.
The highest point in Colorado is Mount Elbert, which stands at 14,440 feet above sea level.
Facts:
Colorado is nicknamed the “Centennial State” because it became a state in 1876, exactly 100 years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
The state’s official flower is the Rocky Mountain Columbine.
Colorado is home to the United States Air Force Academy and the United States Olympic Training Center.
The Denver Mint, which produces all of the United States’ circulating coins, is located in Colorado.
