Colorado is one of the largest regions in the US. Every year, many tourists come here to visit the well-known Rocky Mountains and enjoy all the benefits of staying 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 largest city in the area. The area is known for its beautiful natural landscapes, including the Rocky Mountain belts.
Most tourists come here just to admire the grandeur of snow-capped rocks, the beauty of coniferous forests and enjoy the mild climate. The region is the center of summer and winter tourism in the United States.
The largest cities in Colorado are Denver, Colorado Springs, Lakewood, Aurora, Pueblo and others.
Tourism and industry
Thousands of ski enthusiasts come to Colorado every year in the winter to spend time on the snowy slopes sparkling under the bright sunlight. By the way, not only residents of the United States, but also tourists gather here.from all over the world. The most famous mountain tourist areas of Colorado: Aspen, East Park, Colorado Springs.
Tourism isn't the only source of government revenue: Colorado is also an important industrial center. Most of the county's residents live and work in its eastern part, which covers 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 prairie farming districts, which are an important source of income in the area. Because Colorado is located between the main cities of California and the Midwest, it is an important transportation artery that provides cargo sorting in the Rocky Mountains.
Agricultural industry
As for the agricultural industries and agriculture of America, the state of Colorado also occupies a leading position here. The US is very dependent on products produced in the area. The most notable and profitable are sheep breeding and meat and dairy farming. This is due to the large amount of land ideal for raising livestock.
Various government improvements are helping farmers to successfully grow crops such as potatoes, grains and sugar beets. Today, what used to be desert prairie is now endless cornfields.
Mining
An important component of the US economy is the mining industry in Colorado. The state gained fame (thanks to its rich reserves of precious metals) as early as the 1850s. During this period, the first adventurers appeared here, who became victims of the silver and gold rushes. Incidentally, this area is still teeming with precious metals, although Colorado's most important mining item is now oil and therefore gasoline production.
In addition, the state is a leader in molybdenum mining and steel production. The US Mint is even located in Denver, the capital of Colorado.
Flag and coat of arms
The main symbol of Colorado - the flag - was officially adopted in 1911. The letter "C" in red, depicted on the canvas, stands for "Colorado", which means "red" 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 sky and white snows in the Rocky Mountains.
The state coat of arms was adopted in 1877. The triangle depicted on it denotes the all-seeing eye of God. There are also symbols of the state's mining industry, which brings the main income to the treasury. These are mountains, earth and a pickaxe.
Interesting about Colorado
The state is mostly in highlands. Its lands are located at an altitude of 2100 above sea level, which makes Colorado the highest state in the US.
The first charity was established in Denver. It was a relief fund established by a priest, two ministers and a rabbi in 1882. It was called the Community Benevolent Service.
The largest silver bar in the world was found on the territory of this particular state. It happened in the city of Aspen, in 1894. The weight of the raw nugget reached 835 kilograms, which allows it to still remain the largest ingot in the world.
Once in the political arena of the state, three different governors were replaced in one day. In 1905, it was Alva Adams, who, after two months of work, was removed from his post: he was convicted of 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 McDonald, the former lieutenant governor, took over as governor.
Rocky Mountains
This mountain range is in the midline of Colorado. The state is two-fifths covered by an impressive array. The Rocky Mountains are called the Roof of North America. There are 55 highest peaks here, some of them reach 4270 km above sea level. The mountain system stretches from Alaska all the way to New Mexico, but the highest sections fall on the territory of Colorado. In turn, the rocky mountains are divided into five chains.
Attractions
Natural scenic landscapes are the main attractions, withwhich can be found by visiting the state of Colorado. On the map of national parks, first of all, it is recommended to familiarize yourself with places such as Old Bent Fort, Black Canyon and Dinosaur Sanctuary.
Summarizing, Colorado is a great place for a family vacation in nature or to spend a vacation conquering snow-capped peaks. For the United States, this state is not only an important tourist center, but also an excellent source of minerals and agricultural products.
