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the western part of the state,the Colorado plateau is higher than the plains and don't forget there is a party at Club Penguin my user name is eevie13 the sever name is Christmas and its at the dance club every Saturday at 3 in the after noon !
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∙ 7y agoSome facts about Colorado:
- About 33% of all the land in Colorado belongs to the Federal Government.
- About 75% of all the land in the US over 10,000 feet in elevation is in Colorado.
- The tallest sand dune in the US is in Colorado.
- Colorado was the second state in the nation to grant women the right to vote.
- Colorado was the first State to have women legislators in 1894.
- Colorado is the closest state to being rectangular.
- It is the 22nd most populated US State.
- It is the 37th most densely populated US State.
- It was the 38th state to join the Union.
- It is the 8th largest US State.
- The highest point in the state is Mount Elbert at 14,440 feet above sea level.
- It is the 8th largest US State in area and became a State on 1 August 1876.
- On the first attempt to join the Union, the President vetoed admission. It had to wait until the end of the Civil War and reconstruction for President Grant to give them Statehood.
- It is the tallest state, only because both California and Alaska with excellent mountain ranges are cursed by the presence of so much shoreline.
- It has over 50 mountains above 14,000 feet in elevation.
- With only 12 to 18 inches of rainfall per year it has an abundance or irrigated land because of natural and manmade reservoirs that provide the irrigation water and the drinking water for Arizona and much of Southern California.
- It is divided only by artificial boundaries and by those provided by earth's contour, rivers, and terrain.
- It is and remains beautiful.
- Capital: Denver
- Motto: Nil Sine Numine (Nothing without Providence)
- Nickname: The Centennial State
- State Song: Where the Columbines Grow
- State Bird: Lark Bunting
- State Flower: Rocky Mountain Columbine
- State Tree: Colorado Blue Spruce
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Why was Denver was chosen for Colorado?
because it is manifest destany. Plus it is the bigest city there anyway. In fact i used to live in Colorado and its very preety
Where Colorado's nickname came from?
It is based on the fact that it became a State when the US was celebrating its Centennial.
What are 5 daily annoyances in your life?
The cat. The significant other. Coworkers. Colorado Springs motorists. The fact that it would be illegal for me to murder Colorado Springs motorists.
Are there praries in Colorado?
Yes there are prairies in Colorado and in fact, eastern Colorado is made up of prairies. The altitude is high here and even in the prairie land it's still over 3,000 feet above sea level.
How is Shawnee lousberg in loveland Colorado?
She is great as a matter of fact this is her and that is a very odd question. Haha
What was the weirdest thing that happened in Colorado?
the fact that my buddy here was born....i take that back, that was the worst
How long is Colorado city to Utah?
Colorado City, Arizona is right on the border of Utah and Arizona. In fact, Colorado City is connected to Hilldale, Utah. They are often referred to as 'the twin towns'. It is about an hour's drive from Colorado City to St. George, Utah, the nearest large city, and about a five hour drive to Salt Lake City.
Which park does the Colorado river run through?
The Grand Canyon National Park. As a matter of fact, it made the Grand Canyon!
Is dog racing legal in Colorado?
Dog racing is not legal in South Carolina.
Does the Colorado River still flow through the Grand Canyon?
Yes, it seeks the Sea of Cortez, but little more then a trickle ever reaches it.
Is Colorado urban or rural?
Yes, Denveris urban, in fact the complete Front Range from Cheyenne to Pueblo has become a single Urban area in the last 20 years.
Can you have a wedding at garden of the gods Colorado Springs co?
Yes. In fact, this user's own mother and stepfather were married at the Garden of the Gods.
