Colorado is the highest of all the states and as such offers a splendid variety of year round mountain sport and leisure activities. The natural beauty is exceptionally noticeable as the seasons change and is very persuasive in motivating families to relocate here.
General Facts:
Population 4.3 million
Population Density 41/Sq.Mi.
Statehood Aug.1, 1876 (38th)
Size 104,000 Sq.Mi. (270 X 380 miles)
Highest State in Union ave. elev. 6800'
Rocky Mtns. most dominate feature
Highest Mt. Is Mount Elbert 14,433'

Symbols:
Bird - Lark Bunting
Flower - Columbine
Tree - Blue Spruce

Major Cities:
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Boulder
Grand Junction
Ft. Collins
Greely

Weather:
Annual precipitation 10 - 20 "
Temp (Denver) Jan Jul (Ave. in degrees F.)
Low 16 59
High 44 88



Sports/Leisure:
Snow Skiing
Hunting
Fishing
Boating
Mtn. Biking
Rafting
Hiking
Camping
Golf

Demographics:
White 88.3%
Black 4%
Asian 1.8%
Native American 0.9%
Hispanic who may be of any race 12.7%

Major Industries: (outside of Denver)
Farming
Ranching
Mining
Minerals
Tourism
Winter Sports