This Mountain State borders 7 other states, Arizona, Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Utah and Wyoming and has no coastline. The capital city is Denver, which is also the largest metropolitan area. Other prominent cities include Colorado Springs, Aurora and Lakewood.
Forests cover over two-fourth of the state and the Colorado blue spruce is the official state tree.
Colorado features the highest average elevation in the U.S. at over 6,500 feet and showcasing some of the greatest ski resorts and winter sports attractions in the Rocky Mountains. The State also offers exciting opportunities for water sports and river rafting with major water bodies including the Colorado, Mississippi, Missouri, and the Rio Grande Rivers. Copyright and Disclaimer 1999, iPrime. Com Corporation . All Rights Reserved.