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Facts about Size - The area of
the State covers 104100 square miles
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The Constitution -
Colorado was the 38th State to be admitted to the Union
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3 Largest Cities in
Colorado - Denver, Colorado Springs and Aurora
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State Motto - " Nil sine Numine " the State Motto is translated as "
Nothing without Providence "
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Facts about the State Nickname - The
Centennial State ( because it entered the union 100 years
after the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1876)
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Name of the State
Song is " Where the Columbines Grow " the words of the
song and the music
is composed by A. J. Flynn
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Short History of
Colorado - First explored by the Spanish, the region was added to the United States through
the Louisiana Purchase of 1803 and a cession by Mexico in 1848
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Origin of the name - The name is the Spanish word for "red" in reference to
the color of the water of the Colorado River.
Best Places to Visit in Colorado
Where are the best
places to visit in Colorado? What are the most famous and fun
tourist attractions in Colorado? Visit interesting historical sites
and places in Colorado during your vacation. Have fun travelling
through the state and enjoy the best places to visit in Colorado.
The best ideas for outdoor activities, historical tourist
attractions, parks and zoos - have fun in Colorado! Best Places to
Visit in Colorado - Tourist attractions
Best Places to
Visit in Colorado - Historical Sites
Facts about
the Names
of the Symbols / Emblems of of Colorado
The following animal, bird, flower and tree are the
symbols / Emblems of the State of Colorado:
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