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Denver is the largest city and capital of the state of Colorado. Denver is located in the central part of the United States between the Rocky Mountains in the west and the High Plains in the east. The city covers an area of more than 400 sq. km. and is located 1609 meters above sea level. Denver is often called the “Mile High City.” According to 2013 estimates, Denver's population is 649 thousand residents. The total number of residents living in the Denver metropolitan area exceeds 2.5 million.

Denver is a relatively young city. It was founded in 1858 by gold miners from Kansas on the site where they found gold. Prospectors hoping to gain political advantage named the mining camp "Denver" after Kansas Governor James Denver. However, by that time the governor had already left his post (unbeknownst to the gold miners), and the decision on the name did not provide any practical preferences. The site of modern Denver was originally occupied by 3 independent cities, but in 1859, in exchange for a barrel of whiskey, the name Denver became common to all. In 1861, Denver received city status.

The geographical location seriously influenced the city's economy. As the largest city within a 500-mile radius, Denver has become an important logistics hub. This is the most important transport node to supply the "mountain states" (Arizona, Colorado, Montana, Nevada, Idaho, New Mexico, Wyoming), in addition, Denver is located halfway between the major cities of the Midwest (Chicago, St. Louis) and the cities West Coast USA. Denver International Airport is the 4th busiest airport in the United States and 10th busiest in the world.

Denver's top attractions

Colorado State Capitol ( Colorado State Capitol
Denver Art Museum
LoDo Historic District
Confluence Park
Denver Zoo (4th most popular in the US)
Denver Museum of Nature and Science, one of the largest museums in the USA
Denver Botanic Gardens
Red Rocks Amphitheater
Buffalo Bill Museum

70 miles from Denver is the most important attraction of Colorado - Rocky Mountain National Park.

According to 2013 estimates, Denver is 53% white, 31% Hispanic, 9% African American, 3% Asian. More than 70% of residents native language- English, with 23.5% speaking Spanish at home. 14% of the population is of German origin, 10% is Irish, 9% is English, 4% is Italian. According to American statistics, 18.7% of the population lives below the poverty line.

The climate in Denver is characterized as semi-desert, continental, with distinctly different seasons. Winters can be both mild and cold. Despite the fact that the mountains to the west of the city receive a lot of snow and the air is colder, winter in Denver itself is milder. Snow can fall from October to April but usually does not last long. In the summer, Denver has relatively low air humidity, warm during the day and comfortable in the evenings. Overall, Denver has more than 300 days of sunshine per year, and the number of annual sundial more than in Miami and San Diego!

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Colorado (English Colorado or) is a state in the west central part of the United States, one of the so-called Mountain States. Colorado is bordered by the states of Wyoming and Nebraska (in the north), Kansas (in the east), Oklahoma, New Mexico and Arizona (in the south), and Utah (in the west).

Colorado is the eighth largest state in the United States, with an area of 269,837 km². The state's population is 4.6 million people (22nd in the United States). The capital and largest city is Denver. Other big cities- Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, Arvada, Pueblo, Westminster, Boulder, Englewood, Centennial.

Colorado is the 38th state of the United States; it was created on August 1, 1876, when the country celebrated its centennial. Because of this, Colorado's official nickname is the "Centennial State."

Year of formation: 1876 (38th in succession) State slogan: Nothing without Providence Formal name: State of Colorado Most Big city state: Denver State capital: Denver Population: more than 4.6 million people (22nd in the country). Area: 269.8 thousand sq. km. (8th place in the country.) More large cities in the state: Colorado Springs, Aurora, Lakewood, Fort Collins, Thornton, Westminster, Arvada, Pueblo, Centenial, Boulder, Greeley, Longmont, Loveland, Grand Junction.

History of Colorado

At the beginning of the 16th century. The territory of the future state was explored by the Spaniards. Since 1706, the territory of Colorado was declared a colony of Spain. The land got its name from the Colorado River, which in turn was named because of the red-brown silt contained in the water. The province then passed to France. USA received eastern part Colorado as a result of the Louisiana Purchase (1803). The central part of Colorado was ceded to the United States in 1845, and the western part - in 1848, as a result of the war with Mexico. In the 1850s, gold was discovered near Denver, and crowds of settlers poured here. During the Civil War, most gold miners sided with the Union. They successfully recaptured their gold mines from Texas invaders.

On March 3, 1875, the U.S. Congress passed a law defining the requirements for the Colorado Territory to become a state. Finally, on August 1, 1876, 28 days after the centennial celebration of Independence Day, the President of the United States signed an executive order admitting the 38th US state to the Union.

According to the 1930 census, the state's population exceeded one million people. Colorado was hit hard by the Great Depression, but its fortunes were restored after World War II. The most important sectors of the state's economy are the mining industry, Agriculture and tourism.

Geography of Colorado

Colorado is one of three states (along with Wyoming and Utah) whose borders are all parallels and meridians, and, like Wyoming, it simply forms a “rectangle” (more precisely, a sector of the earth’s surface) between a pair of latitudes and a pair of longitudes. The area occupied by Colorado is 269.8 thousand sq. km. 37% of Colorado's territory is National parks.

Colorado Climate

Colorado's climate is quite mysterious. South part states are not always warmer than the north. The fact is that the climate is greatly influenced by the Rocky Mountains: with increasing altitude, the temperature decreases and humidity increases. By climatic conditions the state is divided into two parts: the eastern plains and the western foothills.

In the east, the climate is temperate continental: low humidity, moderate precipitation (380–630 mm per year). It has one of the highest average daily temperatures in the United States. In summer, temperatures rise to 35 °C (on average), and in winter they can drop to −18 °C. Western Colorado's climate is more uniform. There are dry places here, at higher elevations mountain climate. The hottest month is July (21 °C). Winters here are very wet, which is the opposite of the eastern part of the state.

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Colorado

In original: Colorado
Capital:Denver)
Joined the United States: August 1, 1876
Square: 269.7 thousand sq. km
Population: 5.024 thousand people (2009)
Largest cities: Denver, Colorado Springs, Aurora Lakewood, Fort Collins, Arvada, Pueblo, Westminster, Boulder, Thornton

Colorado is a state famous for the stunning natural landscapes of the Rocky Mountain belt.

The spectacular unique beauty of the snow-capped cliffs covered with coniferous forests and the mild climate of the state, surrounded and protected from the winds by a belt of mountains, have made Colorado a center of summer tourism in the United States.

In winter, the snowy mountain slopes, sparkling under the warm rays of the sun, attract ski lovers. Having fallen in love with famous ski resorts state, numerous tourists come to Colorado not only from the USA, but also from all over the world. Every year, millions of visitors to the state arrive at famous tourist destinations. mountainous areas Colorado: Aspen, East Park and Colorado Springs.

But it's not just Colorado's mountains that attract tourists that provide huge revenue to the state's treasury. Most of the state's citizens live and work in its eastern part, a dry, flat area that covers two-fifths of Colorado.

Tunnels cut into the mountains bring water to the dry prairies, big cities and farming areas of the state. Colorado lands are located halfway between central cities California and the US Midwest. Therefore, the state serves as the main transport artery and cargo sorting center for the entire Rocky Mountain region.

Colorado companies are leaders in many industries. The most important branches of the state's agricultural industry include meat and dairy cattle breeding and sheep breeding. State reclamation projects have allowed Colorado farmers to successfully grow potatoes, grains, and sugar beets. Areas of former dry desert prairie are now home to endless fields of corn.

One of the most important sectors of the state's economy is the mining industry. In 1850, Colorado experienced its first "mining boom."

Stories of the Colorado Gold and Silver Rush, dating back to 1850, are passed down as legends. Famous musicals such as the comedy "The Unsinkable Molly Brown" and the opera "The Ballad of Baby Doe" well describe the events that took place in Colorado during the "mining boom."

Colorado mines still produce gold and silver. But now the state's most important mining industry is oil, as well as gasoline production.

Colorado is the leading US state in molybdenum mining and steel production. One of the United States "mints" is located in the capital of Colorado, the city of Denver.

The state owns more than a third of Colorado's land. The US government controls the use of these areas for grazing and mining.

The government is also a major customer of Colorado companies in the space instrumentation industry. Near the city of Colorado Springs is the Air Force Academy, whose headquarters are located at the foot of Mount Shaen, and the funding center is in the state capital, Denver.

In Spanish, the word "colorado" means "colored red." This name was originally given to the Colorado River, which flowed through a canyon of rocks whose rocks had a reddish hue. The state was named after the river. Otherwise, Colorado is also called the “Centennial State”, since Colorado entered the US Union in 1876 - the centenary year of the famous Declaration of Independence. The largest city in the state is its capital, Denver.

Colorado State Flag and Seal

In 1911, the state of Colorado passed an official flag law. The red letter “C” stands for “Colorado”, which is translated from Spanish as “colored red”. A gold ball inside the "C" indicates the presence of gold mines in the state. The blue and white stripes on the flag symbolize the blue skies and white snows of the Colorado Rockies.

On the state's coat of arms, which was officially adopted in 1877, the triangular figure symbolizes the all-seeing eye of God. The coat of arms also features the state's mountains, land, and a pickaxe, which symbolize Colorado's mining industry, the backbone of the state's economy.

Colorado is located in an elevated area. Its lands lie at an altitude of 2100 meters above sea level, and this is the highest state in the state.

The first charitable organization in the state capital, Denver, was a relief fund created in 1887, established by a priest, a rabbi and two ministers. The foundation was named "Charity Organization Society".

The largest silver nugget ever found in North America was discovered in 1894 in the Aspen area. The nugget weighed 835 kg and to this day it is the largest silver bar in the world.

There was a time when Colorado had three governors on the same day. In 1905, Alva Adams was the state's governor. But after two months of serving in this post, he was forced to resign because he was convicted of election fraud. On March 17, 1905, Adams resigned as governor, and the state legislature called James H. Peabody to the post of governor. He refused the offered position, and on the same day the office of the state governor was headed by former Lieutenant Governor Jesse McDonald.

National Park The Great Sand Dunes National Monument is called one of the most amazing wonders of nature. These enormous masses of sand, lying at the foot of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in south central Colorado, are constantly moving and absorbing fancy shapes. Sometimes the height of sand dunes reaches 210 meters.

The center of the state's business, financial, and industrial activity, Colorado Springs is the state's largest tourist destination as well as a military hub with several military bases in the area, including the Air Force Academy. The largest city in western Colorado is Grand Junction.

Museums, tourism

The Denver Art Museum has a large collection of American Indian artifacts, and the Denver Museum of Natural History has a large exhibit of animals from the continent.

The beautiful state attracts millions of tourists every year. In the summer, visitors to Colorado fill the high-altitude ski resorts. On the slopes of mountains, in forests, near the banks of mountain streams, tourists place their tent camps and campsites. Climbers try their hand at climbing the many peaks of the Rocky Mountains.

Old mining towns and Indian villages are of interest to tourists and local historians. Fishing enthusiasts catch trout in the clean mountain rivers of the state. In the fall, hunters roam the state's forests in search of the abundant deer.

In the winter, the Aspen ski resorts of Arapahoe Basin, Steamboat Springs, Vail and Winter Park fill up again. The ski season in Colorado begins in November and ends in April.

In the city of Grand Junction there is The Dinosaur Valley Museum, which presents a collection of fossil animals from the prehistoric period.

Nature of the state

The main areas of Colorado are the Colorado Plateau; Mezhgorye; Rocky Mountains; Great Prairie.

(The Colorado Plateau) lies along the western border of the state and occupies a fifth of its territory. It is an area of high hills, plateaus and valleys. On these lands, farmers grow various varieties of cereal crops. And in the summer months, numerous herds of cows and sheep graze in the meadows of the plateau.

Mizhgorye(Intermontane Basin) is located in the north of the plateau and is the smallest region of the state. It is a region of small rolling hills that lie between the mountains in the northwest of the state. The word "intermontane" means "between the mountains". This area of rolling hills is covered with forests and meadows, which provide excellent pasture for sheep.

(The Rocky Mountains) lie in central Colorado and cover two-fifths of the state. The Colorado Mountains are called the Roof North America.

About 55 highest peaks, rising 4,270 km above sea level, are located in this region. These heights are the highest peaks chain of the Rocky Mountains that stretches from Alaska to New Mexico.

The Rocky Mountains, in turn, also consist of five mountain ranges: Front Range, Park Range, Sawatch Range, San Juan Mountains, Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

The Eastern Front Range group includes: high mountains, like Mount Evans, whose height is 4348 meters, Longs Peak (4345 meters high), Pikes Peak (4301 meters high), and other mountains whose heights increase west of Denver and Colorado Springs.

The Sangre de Cristo (Blood of Christ) mountain range lies in the south of the Front Range. Together, the Front Range and Sangre de Cristo mountain ranges form a kind of wall that encloses the Great Prairie region located in the east of the state.

Great Prairie eastern Colorado covers approximately two-fifths of the state. The Colorado Great Prairie region is part of the vast North American Plain that stretches from Canada to Mexico. It rises gently from east to west from the foot of the Rocky Mountains. Farmers once considered these areas unsuitable for agriculture. But modern irrigation projects in the valleys have made the once dry lands suitable for vast areas of agro-industrial activity.

Rivers and lakes

The most important rivers of many states originate from the largest water artery - the Colorado River.

The headwaters of the three major Mississippi-Missouri water systems are located on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains. These are the Arkansas, South Platte and Republican rivers.

In the western Rocky Mountains, the Colorado River originates in Grand Lake. It flows through the Middle Park region to southwestern Utah and occupies a twelfth of the United States.

Several major tributaries of the Colorado River, including the Uncompahgre, Gunnison, San Juan, and Dolores, are also water resources State of Colorado.

The Rio Grande River, which flows in the east and south of Colorado and crosses its border with New Mexico, also originates in the area of the San Juan River. And the Nose Platte River originates on the lands of North Park and carries its waters to the state of Wyoming.

Vegetation

Due to the vast differences in altitude and humidity, Colorado's lands are home to a wide variety of plant varieties.

An interesting species diversity of cacti and other desert plants, which can be found in abundance in the arid regions of the state. The most common type of grass is buffalo grass. In spring, sand lilies, buttercups, and yarrows bloom. In summer - columbines, lilacs, Indian tassels, mountain lilies, daisies, irises and roses.

More than a third of the state's territory is covered with coniferous forests: diversity different types aspens, spruces and pines, as well as various types of maples.

Climate

Colorado's climate is predominantly dry and sunny. But since there is a difference in altitude between different parts of the state, the air temperature also varies depending on the location of the region. It is always colder in the mountains than in the valleys and plateaus.

In the city of Burlington, located on the flat lands, average temperature January is –2°C. And in the city of Leadville, which is located in the mountains, it is -8°C in January. The difference in summer temperatures for the same cities is +23°C in Burlington and +13°C in Leadville.

The highest air temperature recorded in Colorado was in July 1888 in the city of Bennett. It was +48 °C. And the lowest temperature was on February 1, 1985 in the city of Maybell, when the thermometer showed -52 °C!

Production

Colorado's manufacturing turnover is $19 billion annually. Mostly, the state's production receives semi-finished products, which Colorado plants and factories bring to the final standard of finished goods.

Colorado's leading industrial manufacturing industries are computer and electronics. About 60% of the state's export production is made up of electronics, the so-called "high-tech sector." Computers and electronics manufacturing are the dominant industry in the state. Companies producing electronics and computer equipment are located in the cities of Boulder, Colorado Springs, Denver and Fort Collins.

Other equally important industries in Colorado include the production of medical equipment and parts for various electrical devices.

The second leading industry in Colorado is the manufacture of special machines and units for food production. Brewing equipment, conveyors for bottling drinks, lines for packaging meat products - these are the main mechanized lines for the food industry produced in Colorado.

The third largest brewing company in the United States, Coors Brewing Company, has its “headquarters” in the Colorado city of Golden. In addition, several other major American brewing companies locate their production in the city of Fort Collins.

Other leading industries in the state include transportation equipment, chemical manufacturing, and metallurgy. Automotive engine and aerospace equipment parts are the most important objects state production. Colorado leads the nation in the production of pharmaceuticals and cleaning and coating materials.

Mining industry

Oil, coal and natural gas are the most important products of Colorado's mining industry. Rio Blanco County, located in the northwest of the state, produces the largest amount of Colorado oil. The oil deposits of these lands contain half of the state's underground petroleum reserves. In addition, extensive oil deposits have also been discovered in the east of Denver.

Agriculture

About 60% of Colorado's land is agricultural land. There are about 29 thousand different farms in the state. From huge ranches to small "truck" vegetable gardens.

Livestock and livestock products account for two-thirds of the state's agricultural output. Beef production is Colorado's primary farming industry, and the state is one of the top suppliers of beef to the state market.

For many years pasture and ranch work was the most important activity for the people of the state. Colorado farmers are still feeding their livestock. But already - using modern agricultural technologies. Operators of “feed distribution stations” purchase calves, fattening them at the ranch to the required condition.

Of course, such a scientifically developed “food conveyor”, enriched with mineral salts and vitamins necessary for growth, increases the animal’s weight much faster than natural pastures. And heavier animals are valued much higher on the market. The Greeley region is a major animal feeding area.

Dairy production in the state is Colorado's most important agricultural sector. In addition, Colorado is a leader in wool and beef sheep farming. The state also raises pigs and poultry.

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In the wild, wild West these days you won't find cowboys in dusty clothes, Indians with feathers in their hair, or elegant ladies traveling on stagecoaches. Although the cowboy flavor is forever lost, these lands annually attract hundreds of thousands of tourists from other regions of the United States and the world. Today's article will focus on the state of Colorado.

The state's population is over 5 million people, who mainly live in large cities and their outskirts. Denver is considered to be the administrative center of the region. No less interesting are cities such as Boulder, Westminster, Pueblo, Fort Collins, as well as famous resort Colorado Springs.

Colorado cities

Denver was founded in the mid-19th century at an altitude of a mile above sea level. It is cultural, commercial, industrial centre state. In the center of Denver is Capitol Hill, surrounded by the main city arteries - Sixth Avenue, Broadway, Colfax Avenue, Downing Street. The Capitol Hill building is built of white granite, which is crowned with a 55-meter golden dome.

A must visit in Denver Art Museum, which in terms of exposure is second only to the iconic Lincoln Center in the Big Apple. Nearby you will find the so-called. LoDo. This is what Americans call the area between Union Station and Larimer Square. Here, under the facades of cafes and restaurants, an attentive traveler will see historical buildings that harmoniously fit into the panorama of the city.

100 km south is the world wide famous resort Colorado Springs. The Great Plains, the Rocky Mountains - in Colorado Springs, similar to Sochi, you can find everything: desert areas, ski slopes, and dry mountain air. Over 6 million tourists visiting resort area, bring the local budget about $1 billion. In the era cold war Colorado Springs was a strategic location, and local residents seriously feared becoming victims of USSR bombing.

The metropolitan area of Westminster is adjacent to Denver, forming a huge metropolis. According to Money magazine, the county is one of the 30 best cities to live in the United States. It began to develop rapidly during the gold rush, when the precious metal was discovered in Colorado. Among the attractions we highlight Westminster Castle. It is also called the Column of Fire or the Big Red Castle.

The world-famous University of Colorado is located in Boulder, where you can visit the Museum natural history. The unofficial title of the town is the happiest.

Prices in Colorado

The United States is famous for its liberal policy towards people suffering from headaches. So, marijuana is officially sold in Colorado. Price: 1 dollar 5 grams. Fortunately, tourists will not be able to encroach on these shoots of democracy.

Inglewood has wonderful place, where you can eat and give as much as you can for lunch. Thanks to this, the place is famous among students, young people, as well as the local poor. If visitors do not have the means to pay, they can do the work in the kitchen or in the common room. This is an example of democracy.

Other places to eat in Denver include the following: Cafe Brazil, El Tacode Mexico, ChoLon Modern Asian Bistro, Tom's Home Cookin, Vietnam Grill, BikerJim's, Squeaky Bean, Jax Fish House - Oyster Bar. These are restaurants that are favorite among tourists and have the best price-quality ratio. It should be noted that the listed catering establishments are included in the guidebooks as recommended ones. You can eat there from 20-30 dollars.

You can stay in a hotel from 25-35 to 3000 dollars - it all depends on your preferences and travel budget. So, in suburban motels you can bargain for $15. IN resort places, such as Keystone, Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, a guest house will cost from $100 per person.

Renting a car will cost from $200 on interactive platforms via the Internet. It will be much cheaper on the spot - from $100, if you have sufficient driving experience.

The cost of a ticket to Colorado from Moscow can be 27 thousand rubles. You can take advantage of discounts and book a ticket to New York in advance for 15 thousand rubles and from there a domestic flight for $100.

Excursions in Colorado

The most popular place in Colorado among modern pilgrims is the Rocky Mountains National Park. Indeed, the mountainous state offers stunning landscapes with picturesque valleys and rivers. On a huge plot of land There are a great variety of birds and mammals that are so accustomed to the constant presence of people with cameras that they dare to pose against the backdrop of their natural habitat. The excursions are conducted by experienced guides, real experts on the animal and plant world.

Colorado has its own canyon, nicknamed the Black Canyon. The natural creation of Gunnison Park is a 20-kilometer hiking trail along the gorge, on both sides of which hang sheer cliffs. Great Dunes State Park is also worth a visit. In this reserve you can see American dunes of amazing beauty and grandeur. In some cases they reach a height of 200 meters or more.

Mesa Verde Park will allow you to get acquainted with the rock dwellings of the ancestors of the Indians who inhabited these places before colonization by the British and Spaniards. The eco-tourism program ends with the Wine Valley. Here tourists get acquainted with the traditions of growing grapes, as well as the winemaking process. You can try the product at all stages. Enterprising Coloradans have set up a sommelier school in the Valley and are issuing certificates to all travelers who complete the course.

To the west of Denver is the town of Morrison, famous for its paleontological and archaeological sites. As the guides say, about seven dozen species of ancient reptiles and other dinosaurs were discovered in this territory.

To be fair, it must be said that the vast majority of tourists visit the Denver area not for the numerous museums and parks. Over 40 million people come to local ski resorts, including in summer. Athletes and amateurs organize rock climbing and trekking competitions. American boys and girls indulge in idle pastime, doing aquatic species sports north of Denver. IN winter time Colorado hosts the traditional stages of the Alpine Skiing Grand Prix, fortunately the infrastructure allows it.

In general, almost all northern region Colorado can be called huge tourist complex, in which there are countless hotels, cottages, hostels, sports centers, boarding houses, sports boarding schools, national parks, other entertainment facilities.

Note to tourists

To summarize: be sure to visit the highest suspension bridge in the world. Its name is Royal Gorge and it is located at an altitude of 321 meters. We also recommend taking a ride on an ancient railway Pikes Peak Cog. The passenger carriages offer a wonderful view of the surrounding area. If you want to appreciate the full scale of the tourist Mecca of the USA, arrange an aerial excursion on a paraglider or hang glider. Experienced instructors will do everything for you, and you will only have to admire the Garden of the Gods with red turrets, mountain rivers, lakes, rocky slopes and other sights of Colorado.

Relief and climate

The state of Colorado has perfectly even borders, which were drawn with a ruler on the map. Resembling a rectangle in shape, the region is cut by the ridges of the Rocky Mountains in the central part. The most high point state - Elbert Mountain Peak at an altitude of almost 4.4 km. What is noteworthy is that the most low point located at an altitude of 1 km. From the east and west, the Rocky Mountains are washed by rivers, on the banks of which multiply coniferous forests. The famous Great Plains can be found further east mountain range. And the Colorado Plateau is on the western side of the region.

The most large rivers Arkansas, Colorado and Rio Grande are considered. Dense flora grows on their banks. The favorable dry mountain climate partly facilitates this. In the eastern part the climate is continental, temperate, characterized by low humidity and minimal precipitation. In July, the temperature stays at 35 degrees Celsius, and in the cold season it often drops below 15 degrees below zero. As for the West, the climate here is mountainous and homogeneous. In summer, the thermometer rarely exceeds 21 degrees Celsius. Due to high humidity, winters are relatively warm.

The best time to visit Colorado resorts is December-March and May-June, August-September. Although at other times the state is also surprisingly attractive.

The Colorado potato beetle, the farmers' menace and crop destroyer, actually did not appear in the Sunshine State. The insect's homeland is considered to be in the northeastern part of Mexico. In an unknown way, the beetle entered the United States, bypassing all migration cordons, and reached the Rocky Mountains. Having evolved, the Colorado potato beetle adapted to feed on potatoes, threatening the agriculture of all the States.

Then the insect painlessly underwent acclimatization, leaving its native land, migrating to old light. Despite the struggle of European orderlies, the beetle finally gained a foothold in Bordeaux during the First World War. From there he began a victorious march across the continent and reached the border with the Soviet Union. Since then, experts have been fighting the beetle every year. Remarkably, he was never able to conquer the green meadows British crown, which remains a big secret for zoologists.

State of Colorado different time belonged to the Spaniards, French, Mexicans, Americans. During civil war local residents sided with the North because they defended their gold mines.

Over 37 percent of the state's territory is occupied by nature reserves and national parks, and it is good form to open forested areas here after being appointed to the post of governor, or a leadership position in the US Senate and Parliament.

Another remarkable fact: according to the census of the region, about 25% admitted that they are atheists, since they do not profess any existing religion. This was nonsense for Colorado in 1900, when Christian believers made up almost 95% of the population.

The largest silver nugget in North America was found in Colorado. Its weight is 835 kg.

The state of Colorado is one of the largest regions of the United States. Many tourists come here every year to visit the well-known Rocky Mountains and enjoy all the benefits of being among the spectacular landscapes.

general information

The area of this region is 269.7 thousand square meters. km, and its population is slightly more than 5 thousand people. The capital of Colorado, Denver, is also the most big city in this territory. The area is known for its beautiful natural landscapes, which include the Rocky Mountain belt.

Most tourists come here precisely to admire the grandeur of the snow-capped rocks, the beauty of the coniferous forests and enjoy the mild climate. The region is the center of summer and winter

The largest cities in Colorado are Lakewood, Aurora, Pueblo and others.

Tourism and industry

Thousands of ski fans come to Colorado every year in the winter to spend time on the snowy slopes sparkling under the bright sun. By the way, not only US residents gather here, but also tourists from all over the world. The most famous mountain tourist areas Colorado: Aspen, East Park, Colorado Springs.

It's not just tourism that generates serious income for the government's coffers: Colorado is also an important industrial center. Most residents of this county live and work in its eastern part, which occupies two-fifths of the entire territory of Colorado. The state is also known for tunnels cut into the mountains to provide water to the dry prairies of farming areas, which are an important source of income in the area. Because Colorado's lands are located between the major cities of California and the Midwest, it is an important transportation artery for cargo distribution in the Rocky Mountain region.

Agricultural industry

As for the agricultural industries and agriculture of America, the state of Colorado occupies a leading position here. The US is highly dependent on products produced in the area. The most notable and profitable are sheep breeding and meat and dairy farming. This is due big amount land ideal for raising livestock.

A variety of government improvements are helping farmers begin successfully growing crops such as potatoes, grains and sugar beets. Today, the territories previously occupied by desert prairies are endless

Mining industry

Colorado's mining industry is an important component of the US economy. The state gained prominence (due to its rich reserves of valuable metals) as early as the 1850s. During this period, the first adventurers appeared here, becoming victims of the silver and gold rushes. By the way, this area still abounds in valuable metals, although the most important point of Colorado's mining industry is now oil and, therefore, the production of gasoline.

In addition, the state occupies a leading position in molybdenum mining and steel production. Denver, the capital of Colorado, is even home to the US Mint.

Flag and coat of arms

Colorado's main symbol, the flag, was officially adopted in 1911. The red letter "C" depicted on the canvas stands for "Colorado", which means "red color" in Spanish. The golden ball inside the letter indicates the existence of gold mines. The blue and white stripes of the banner symbolize the natural beauty of this land, the blue skies and white snows of the Rocky Mountains.

The state emblem was adopted in 1877. The triangle depicted on it represents the all-seeing eye of God. There are also symbols of the state's mining industry, which brings major revenue to the treasury. These are mountains, earth and a pickaxe.

The state is located mostly in elevated areas. Its lands are located at an altitude of 2100 above sea level, making Colorado the highest altitude state in the United States.

The first charitable organization was created in Denver. It was a relief fund established by a priest, two ministers and a rabbi in 1882. It was called the Public Charity Service.

The largest silver bar in the world was found in this state. This happened in the city of Aspen in 1894. The weight of the unprocessed nugget reached 835 kilograms, which allows it to still remain the largest ingot in the world.

One day, the state's political scene saw three different governors in one day. In 1905, he became Alva Adams, who after two months of work was removed from office: he was caught cheating during the elections. The incident occurred on March 17, the same day the state legislature decided to entrust this post to James Peabody, but he refused. A little later, but on the same day, Jesse MacDonald, a former lieutenant governor, took over as governor.

Rocky Mountains

This mountain system is located in the midline of Colorado. Two-fifths of the state is covered by an impressive array. The Rocky Mountains are called the Roof of North America. There are 55 of the highest peaks here, some of them reaching 4270 km above sea level. Mountain system stretches from Alaska all the way to New Mexico, but Colorado has the highest areas. In its turn, Rocky Mountains are divided into five chains.

Attractions

Natural scenic landscapes are the main attractions that can be experienced when visiting the state of Colorado. On the map of national parks, it is first recommended to familiarize yourself with such places as Old Bent Fort, Black Canyon and the Dinosaur Sanctuary.

To summarize, it should be noted that Colorado is perfect place For family vacation in nature or to spend your holiday conquering snow-capped peaks. For the USA, this state is not only important tourist center, but also an excellent source of minerals and agricultural products.

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