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Colorado, one of the Rocky Mountain States, has
the highest average altitude in the United States. It is located in West Central United
States and is bordered by Wyoming, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Utah.
Area: 104,247 sq mi (270,000 sq km).
Population: 4,753,377 in 2006, 10.49% increase since U.S. Census 2000.
Capital and largest city: Denver (pictured above).
Nickname: Centennial State.
Motto: Nil Sine Numine [Nothing without Providence].
State bird: lark bunting.
State flower: Rocky Mountain columbine.
State tree: Colorado blue spruce.
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Also, one of the most scenic states in the country, Colorado has many recreational parks including Rocky Mountain National Park which can be easily accessed from the Winter Park Area.
 Sunrise on James, Parry and Winter Park |
Colorado's mountainous area is six times that of Switzerland with more than 1,000 peaks over 10,000 feet (3,048 m)and 53 peaks that are 14,000 feet (4,267 m) or higher elevation, known as "fourteeners". The mountains are timbered with pines, conifers and aspen to the tree line. Tree Line is at an elevation of about 12,140 feet (3,700 m) in southern Colorado to about 10,500 feet (3,200 m) in northern Colorado. Above tree line only alpine vegetation grows. The Colorado Rockies are snow-covered only in the winter; most snow melts by mid-August with the exception of a few small glaciers. The Colorado Mineral Belt, stretching from the San Juan Mountains in the southwest to Boulder and Central City on the front range, contains most of the historic gold- and silver-mining districts of Colorado. |
Tourism plays a vital role in Colorado's economy. The state's climate, scenery, historical sites, and extensive recreational facilities bring millions of visitors annually. Numerous resorts in towns such as Winter Park, Vail and Aspen attract visitors year-round as well as during ski season. Besides fine hunting, fishing, mountain biking and skiing there are many special events held in the state, including arts festivals, rodeos, and fairs.
