Highlights
Colorado offers adventure, arts, heritage, distinctive cuisine and 25 renowned ski resort areas. The state's scenic landscape includes natural hot springs, national parks and monuments, and mountain peaks.
State Secret
The Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve has giant sand dunes which rise dramatically to more than 750 feet (229 metres). Here you can hike, slide, ski or board.
State Facts
Land Area: 103,637.1 sq miles
Water Area: 457.7 sq miles
Population: 5.8 million
State Capital: Denver ("The Mile High City")
Largest City: Denver ("The Mile High City")
Local Time: MST - 7 hrs behind the UK
Climate: An average of 300 days of sunshine with warm dry summers - average summer heat: 73.8 F (23.2 C)
Ntl Parks: 4 (Rocky Mountain National Park, Great Sand Dunes National Park, Mesa Verde National Park, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park)
More Information
Colorado Tourism Office
Tel: 08456 020 574 | Web: www.colorado.com |