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Colorado Fact Sheet Executive Summary
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Official Heritage & Symbols38th State
"Nil Sine Numine"
Translation: "Nothing Without Providence"
Commemorative Quarter
2006
Statehood Rank
August 1, 1876
State Bird
Lark Bunting
State Flower
Rocky Mountain Columbine
State Tree
Colorado Blue Spruce
State Anthem / Song
Where the Columbines Grow
State Beverage
Craft Beer / Water
State Gemstone / Mineral
Aquamarine
State Insect / Butterfly
Colorado Hairstreak Butterfly
State Fish
Greenback Cutthroat Trout
Topography & Terrain Live Data
Colorado Topography & Geographic Elevations
Total Territory Area
104,094 sq mi sq mi
Highest Natural Point
Mount Elbert: 14,440 ft (4,401 m)
Verified State Topographic Peak
Lowest Natural Point
Arikaree River: 3,317 ft (1,011 m)
Verified Base Elevation Datum
Land Area Share: 97.6%Water Coverage: 2.4%
Köppen Climate Classification:
Humid ContinentalSubtropical
Live State Portals & Filings
Colorado Official Government & Business Portals
Telecom, Postal & Federal Identifiers
Regional Area Codes
303, 719, 720, 970
Postal Zip Code Range
80001 – 81658
Federal Census Region
West / Rocky Mountains
Timezone(s)
Mountain Time (MST/MDT)