Everything You Need To Know About Colorado
COLORADO
STATE FACTS
State Motto: Nil sine numine (Latin for “Nothing without providence” or “Nothing without God”)
State Capital: Denver
State Population: Approximately 5.9 million (as of 2024)
Nickname: The Centennial State
Abbreviation: CO
Region: Western
Year of Statehood: 1876 (38th state)
States That Share a Border:
- Wyoming
- Nebraska
- Kansas
- Oklahoma
- New Mexico
- Arizona (at the Four Corners)
- Utah
STATE SYMBOLS
Bird: Lark Bunting
Flower: Colorado Blue Columbine
Tree: Blue Spruce
Flag: Colorado Flag
Animal: Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep
5 FAMOUS LANDMARKS:
Garden of the Gods – Stunning red rock formations near Colorado Springs, perfect for hiking and photography.
Mesa Verde National Park – Ancient cliff dwellings built by the Ancestral Puebloans, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Pikes Peak – One of Colorado’s most iconic mountains, famously inspiring the song “America the Beautiful.”
Red Rocks Amphitheatre – A natural rock formation and world-famous outdoor concert venue near Denver.
The Great Sand Dunes National Park – Home to the tallest sand dunes in North America, located in southern Colorado.
5 FAMOUS FOODS:
Rocky Mountain Oysters – A Colorado novelty made from deep-fried bull calf testicles, often served at festivals and ranch-style restaurants.
Green Chile – A spicy, flavorful stew made with Pueblo green chiles, pork, and tomatoes; a beloved staple in Colorado cuisine.
Colorado Lamb – Known for its tenderness and flavor, locally raised lamb is featured in many high-end and homestyle dishes.
Bison Burgers – A lean, flavorful alternative to beef, bison is widely popular and often sourced locally from Colorado ranches.
Palisade Peaches – Grown on the Western Slope, these juicy, sweet peaches are a summertime favorite across the state.
COLORADO MAPS
Rivers Map
Colorado Map – Default view is great for cities. Terrain view is great for physical features.
Colorado Counties Map
5 INTERESTING FACTS:
Colorado is home to the highest paved road in North America. The Mount Evans Scenic Byway reaches over 14,000 feet above sea level!
It became a state in 1876, earning it the nickname “The Centennial State” because it joined the Union 100 years after the Declaration of Independence.
The capital of Colorado is Denver, which is famously known as the Mile High City because it sits exactly 5,280 feet (one mile) above sea level.
Colorado has more than 300 days of sunshine a year, making it a great place for outdoor adventures year-round.
The Colorado River begins in the Rocky Mountains in Colorado and flows all the way to the Gulf of California.
Here’s a video about the state of Colorado by Homeschool Pop on Youtube.
Our travels in Colorado 2022
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