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USA Colorado - The Land

The Land

Centennial State, Colorado was named from the Spanish 'red' or 'ruddy.' The name was first applied to the Colorado River, which was apparently carrying reddish silt.

Colorado is located in the west-central United States (Rocky Mountains). Colorado is bordered by Wyoming (north), Nebraska (north & east), Kansas (east), Oklahoma (southeast), new Mexico (south), Arizona (southwest), Utah (west).

At 104,247 square miles, Colorado is the 8th largest state. The highest elevation is Mt. Elbert at At 14,433 feet. The lowest elevation is the Arkansas River at 3,350 feet.

Tourism has become an important industry, with millions of visitors annually visiting Colorado’s scenic wonders and hunting, fishing, or attending rodeos, fairs, and other special events. About a third of tourist revenues are spent on Colorado’s world famous ski slopes, such as Vail and Aspen.

Astonish your senses. Play in the snow, then soak in a hot spring. Colorado ranks first among all states in ski-able acres and is home to nearly 50 natural hot springs. If you like it hot, try Hortense Hot Springs located in the San Isabel National Forest.

The highest temperature recorded was 118° while the lowest was -61°