Colorado

Overview

With a minimum altitude exceeding 1,000 meters, Colorado is the highest state in the country. It is also a place with extraordinary landscapes, featuring peaks over 4,000 meters, impressive canyons (Black Canyon of the Gunnison, Colorado National Monument), countless lakes, forests, and rivers like the Arkansas River, which is a top spot for rafting. Naturally, Colorado has built a solid reputation for outdoor activities, including hiking and especially skiing at famous resorts like Aspen or Vail. In another realm, the state has long been Native American land, as evidenced by the impressive archaeological sites of Mesa Verde National Park or Canyons of the Ancients.

Key Facts

• Type de lieu: state.

• Localisation: in the heart of the United States, right in the Rocky Mountains.

• Code: CO

• Entrée dans l'Union: 1876 (38th)

• Heure locale: Heure : Colorado. The entire state is on Mountain Time.

• Capitale: Denver

• Principales villes: Aurora, Colorado Springs, Denver, Fort Collins...

• Population: 5,456,500 inhabitants (2015).

• Superficie: 269,837 km².

• Densité: 20 inhabitants/km².

• Point le plus haut: Mount Elbert (4,401 m).

• Point le plus bas: Arikaree River (1,011 m).

• Littoral: 0 km as there is no coastline.

• Intérêts (on ★★★★): Nature ★★★★; Adventure ★★★★; Culture ★★; Relaxation/Holidays ★.

• Site internet: http://www.colorado.com

Major Cities

Tourist Attractions

Cities and Heritage

Nature and Activities

Climate and Weather in Colorado