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3. State Capital: Denver State bird: Lark State flower: Columbine 8 th Largest State Major industries: Agriculture (wheat, cattle, sheep), tourism (especially skiers), mining (gold, silver), oil, finance, and manufacturing

4. Seasons: There is an average of 30 degrees difference between low temperatures at night and high temperatures in daytime. Summer is hot and dry, Colorado has been going through drought in recent summers and has had water restrictions in place. Spring can be both warm and cold Fall is known for the colder weather, it normally starts to snow in about October. Winter is what Colorado is most known for because of the snow and the mountains. The snow accumulates over the months and gives the biggest tourist attractions. Colorado is knowing for having all four distinct seasons.

5. This is what Colorado is most well known for. Colorado has the most 14,000 foot peaks then any other state the highest being Mt. Elbert There are dozens of mountain resorts where you can ski snowboard or just relax.

6. 38 th state became a state on August 1 st 1876 Population is 4,301,261 ( as of 2000) Nickname is the Centennial State, and Colorful Colorado State Motto is “Nil sine Numine" - Nothing Without Providence. State song is Where the Columbines Grow.

7. Professional Sports Football: Denver Broncos Basketball: Denver Nuggets Soccer: Colorado Rapids Lacrosse: Colorado Mammoth Baseball: Colorado Rockies The Largest flat top mountain in the United States Grand Mesa. The 13 th step of the capital building is exactly 1 mile (5,280) feet above sea level. There are 52 fourteeners in Colorado Interesting Facts

9. 1st U.S. gold and silver coins minted at the Denver Mint in 1906 This is only one of two mints in the United States. Colorado is the only state in history to turn down the Olympics. Denver was supposed to host the 1976 Olympics. Colorado is part of four states included in the Continental Divide. Colorado's southwest corner borders Arizona, New Mexico and Utah, the only place in America where the corners of four states meet. Colorado State Website

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