Colorado
Capital: Denver · West · Centennial State
State Statistics
| Population | 5.77M |
| GDP | $440.0B |
| Area | 269,837 km² |
| Capital | Denver |
| Largest City | Denver |
| Political Lean | Unknown |
About Colorado
Colorado, the Centennial State, was admitted to the Union in 1876 during the centennial year of American independence, having grown rapidly from a gold-rush frontier territory to a prosperous state built on mining, ranching, and agriculture. Today it is one of the nation's fastest-growing states, attracting a highly educated workforce, major technology and aerospace industries, and millions of tourists drawn by world-class skiing, 58 fourteeners, and five national parks. Colorado's blend of rugged western independence, progressive urban politics, groundbreaking cannabis policy, and breathtaking natural scenery makes it one of the most distinctive and sought-after states in the country.
Major Cities
Denver
Denver is Colorado's capital and largest city, a dynamic metropolis at the base of the Rocky Mountains that blends a strong tech economy with world-class outdoor culture. The city is home to major ...
Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs is the state's second-largest city and the self-proclaimed Military Capital of America, hosting more active-duty military personnel than any other US city. Situated at the base of ...
Aurora
Aurora is the state's third-largest city and one of the most ethnically diverse, bordering Denver on the east and south. It is home to Buckley Space Force Base, the Anschutz Medical Campus (one of ...
Notable Universities
| University | City | Type | Founded | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado Boulder | Boulder | Public Research University | 1876 | 36K |
| Colorado State University | Fort Collins | Public Research University | 1870 | 33K |
| University of Denver | Denver | Private Research University | 1864 | 14K |
| Colorado School of Mines | Golden | Public Research University | 1874 | 7K |