Colorado the Centennial State.
Location: West Central United States.
Area: 104,250 mi˛ (270,000 km˛).
Capital: Denver.
Bordering states: New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming, Nebraska, Kansas and Oklahoma.
Population: 4,301,261 (2000 Census)
Colorado has scenic recreational parks including the Rocky Mountain National Park, the Gunnison National Park,
Dinosaur National Monument, and Great Sand Dunes National Monument, Mesa Verde National Park and Canyons of the Ancients National Monument.
Economy: agriculture (raising of sheeps) and tourism (millions of visitors) play a vital role in Colorado's economy.
Resorts such as Aspen and Vail attracts attract visitors during ski season and also year-round.
In addition to skiing, hunting and fishing there are many arts festivals, rodeos, and fairs.