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Moving to Colorado
Colorado is beautiful to behold. The Rocky Mountains, 38 state parks, 11 national forests, and 222 state wildlife areas make Colorado a stunning wonderland and not just in the winter. Major industries are agriculture, mining and tourism � yes, skiing is a major attraction. Colorado will take your breath away. The iconic song, "America the Beautiful," was penned atop Pikes Peak overlooking Colorado Springs. Over 400,000 people ascend Pike's Peak every year.
Colorado became the 38th state in 1876. With a population of 4.3 million people, Colorado ranks 24th among the states, and is 8th overall in size with an area of 104,100 square miles. The scenery and the mountains are not the only awe-inspiring feature of Colorado. Mesa Verde features an elaborate four-story city carved in the cliffs by the Ancestral Pueblo people between 600 and 1300 A.D. No one can explain the mystery of the sudden disappearance of its thousands of inhabitants. Once you arrive in Colorado, you won�t want to go anywhere else.
Now that you are moving to Colorado, regale your friends and family with tales of Colorado and its wonders:
State Capital and largest city is Denver.
Colorado’s first and oldest military post, Fort Garland, was established in 1858 and commanded by the legendary frontiersman, Kit Carson.
State nickname: Centennial State; Colorful Colorado
Colorado shares borders with seven states (Arizona, Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Utah, Wyoming) and the southwest border is the only place in the US where corners of 4 states meet: CO, AZ, NM and UT.
State Motto: Nil sine Numine (Nothing without Providence).
Between 1763 and 1848, Colorado belonged in varying proportions to France, Spain, Mexico, and the Republic of Texas.
State Flower is the Rocky Mountain Columbine.
The United States Air Force Academy is located in Colorado Springs.
Colorado has more microbreweries per capita than any other state.
Many dinosaur fossils have been found in Colorado, including the T-Rex.
State Fossil is the Stegosaurus.
Colorado is home to NFL team Denver Broncos; MLB team Colorado Rockies; NHL hockey team Colorado Avalanche; and NBA Denver Nuggets.
The world's first rodeo was held July 4, 1869 in Deer Trail.
State Animal is the Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep.
Colorado is the only state in history to turn down the Olympics. Denver was supposed to host the 1976 games, but at the last minute, voters decided against it due to cost and pollution concerns.
State Insect is the Colorado Hairstreak Butterfly.
Colorado is Spanish for "colored red" referring to the muddy Colorado River.
Thousands of Valentines are re-mailed each year from Loveland.
In Colorado's high country, skies are bluer and stars are brighter because of the altitude. The air is thinner, with less oxygen. Until your body adjusts, go easy on physical activity; drink more water than usual; remember to use sunscreen.
Enjoy your new home Colorado!
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