Colorado is located in the
Rocky Mountain region of the USA.
The region has been inhabited by Native Americans for more than
13000 years.
The United States acquired territorial
claims to the region
with the Louisiana Purchase from France in 1803 and
the Mexican Cession in 1848.
On August 1, 1876 (28 days after the Centennial of the United States),
President Grant signed a proclamation admitting the State of Colorado to the Union as the 38th state
(earning it the moniker
"Centennial State").
The summit of Mount Elbert (4401 meters ~ 14440 ft)
in Lake County is the state's highest point as well as the highest point
in the entire Rocky Mountains.
Colorado is the only US state that lies
entirely above 1000 meters (3281 ft) elevation.
WEATHER
Colorado's climate is complex enough to have a wide range of temperatures throughout every season.
The highest temperature ever recorded was 118 ° F (48 ° C),
while the lowest was -61 ° F (-52 ° C).
Precipitation is meager, averaging from
12~18 inches (300~450 mm) annually.
As a general rule, with an increase in elevation comes a decrease in temperature and an increase in precipitation.
The location of mountain ranges and surrounding valleys affect local climate greatly.
The eastern edge of the Rocky Mountains is partially protected from
prevailing storms by the high mountains to the west.
Extreme weather is a common occurrence in Colorado.
Thunderstorms are common east of the Continental divide in the
spring and summer, and Colorado is 1 of the
leading states in deaths due to lightning.
Hail is a common sight in the mountains east of the divide and
in the northwest part of the state.
Much of the Eastern Plains are prone to tornadoes,
and there have been some damaging tornadoes there.
Floods are also common in the plains.
Not only from thunderstorms, but also because of heavy snow
in the mountains. During warm, dry weather,
the rivers overflow with melted snow.
ECONOMY
The Colorado Association of Commerce and Industry
champions free enterprise, a healthy business environment
and economic prosperity,
by increasing the standard of living and creating
opportunities for all citizens while preserving
the natural environment and enhancing the
quality of life in Colorado.
The economy of Colorado is
both diverse and healthy, putting it 8th in the USA.
Notable for its concentration of scientific research and
high~tech industries,
other industries include food processing,
transportation equipment, machinery, chemical products,
gold, molybdenum, and tourism.
Early industry was based on the extraction and
processing of minerals and agricultural products.
Current agricultural products are cattle, wheat,
dairy products, corn, and hay.
The U.S. federal government is also a
major economic force
in Colorado with many important federal facilities
including NORAD and the United States
Air Force Academy
in Colorado Springs;
NOAA and the National Institute
of Standards and Technology in Boulder;
U.S. Geological Survey
and other government agencies at the
Denver Federal Center
in Lakewood;
the Denver Mint
and 10th Circuit Court of Appeals
in Denver; and a federal
Supermax Prison and other federal
prisons near Cañon City.
There are also numerous private companies that have
operations in Colorado that deal with the governmental
agencies in the state.
SCHOOLS
The Colorado Department of Education is the
administrative arm of the Colorado State Board of Education.
Members of the Colorado State Board of Education are charged
by the Colorado Constitution with the general supervision of the
public schools. They have numerous powers and duties specified
in state law. Individuals are elected on a partisan basis to serve
6~year terms without pay.
With an organizational commitment to high standards,
challenging assessments, and rigorous accountability measures,
CDE serves the public education, adult education and
family literacy, and library communities of Colorado.
In Colorado, there are 27 public institutions of higher education.
There are 12 four~year public institutions and 15 two~year
public institutions. There are non~public degree
granting institutions and private occupational schools operating
in the state.
For more details please contact the
Colorado Department of Education
or the Colorado Commission on Higher Education.
HOSPITALITY
What would you like to experience? Mountain peaks?
Western history? Modern art? Steaming hot springs?
A family friendly amusement park?
Make it a reality in Colorado.
It's a heritage that includes the glitter of the gold rush, ancient American Indian dwellings and ghost towns bearing the memories of the Old West's most notorious and colorful characters.
Sure, there’s a whole world of Colorado
outside of your room, but accommodations here are destinations in
themselves.
From historic lodges to ritzy hotels and quaint bed
and breakfasts, Colorado’s accommodation
options will show you a good night’s rest while giving you a number
of onsite attractions and amenities.
Contact the Colorado Bureau of Tourism and Travel
for more information.
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