| Nick Name: |
Centennial State |
| Capital City: |
Denver |
| Largest Cities: |
Denver,Colorado Springs,Aurora |
| Border States: |
Arizona , Kansas , Nebraska , New Mexico , Oklahoma , Utah , Wyoming |
| Highest Point: |
Mount Elbert(14,440 ft ; 4401 m) |
| Lowest Point: |
Arikaree River at Kansas border(3,317 ft ; 1011 m) |
| Bird: |
Lark Bunting(Calamospiza melanocorys) |
| Flower: |
Rocky Mountain Columbine(Aquilegia caerulea) |
| Tree: |
Colorado Blue Spruce (Picea pungens) |
| Constitution: |
38th State |
| Admission to Statehood: |
August 1, 1876 |
| Motto: |
Nil sine numine (Nothing without the Deity) |
| Flag: |
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