Quick Facts
Capital:
Denver
Population: 4,753,377
Total Area: 104,185 square miles
Top Industry: Agriculture and Federal
Government Employment
The
most populated cities in the state
of Colorado include Denver, Colorado Springs, Aurora, Lakewood, and
Fort Collins. Other important cities include Pueblo, Grand Junction,
and Cortez.
Denver
Also called the
Mile-High City, the city of Denver has a population of over half a
million people. It is located northeast of the center of the state,
not far from the Rocky Mountains. The Denver-metro area, including
Lakewood, Aurora, and Arvada, is home to almost two and a half
million people. Denver is the capital of Colorado.
Colorado
Springs
Colorado
Springs, south of Denver, is home to the United States Air Force
Academy and Fort Carson Military Reservation. The city is also home
to almost 100 Evangelical Christian Organizations. The high-tech
industry is also prevalent in the city of Colorado Springs.
Pueblo
Pueblo is a short
distance south of Colorado Springs. The aviation and steel
industries are central to Pueblo's economy. The Arkansas River
runs through the city of Pueblo.
Grand
Junction
Grand Junction
is the most populated city in western Colorado. The Book Cliffs and
the Colorado River give the area a unique beauty.
Colorado
Industries
Truck
drivers in Colorado work for many
industries. Some of the largest industries are listed below:
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Cattle
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Hi-Tech
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Military
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Publishing
Across
the state:
The
state is well known for its ski
slopes, river rafting, and other outdoor activities.
Pikes
Peak
Located outside of
Colorado Springs, Pikes Peak is over 14,000 feet high. It can be seen
from hundreds of miles away, in the plains of eastern Colorado.
Mesa Verde
Now a National Park, Mesa Verde was once
home to cliff dwelling Native Americans. Visitors can walk among the
ruins of these ancient buildings. Mesa Verde is located in southwest
Colorado.
Dinosaur
National Monument
This
monument is located in northeast Colorado. It is a large dinosaur
quarry.
