Capital: Denver
Largest City: Denver
Abbreviation: CO
Joined the Union: August 1, 1876
Nickname: The Centennial State
While Colorado is known and loved for its snow-capped Rocky Mountains, there’s so much more to cherish about this magnificent state. In addition to incredible sand dunes, endless plains and sheer canyon cliffs, Colorado’s urban centers – namely Denver – also provide some of the best and most unique entertainment and recreation opportunities of any other cities in the west.
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