| Capital |
Denver |
| Area |
104,091 sq mi
269,596 sq km |
Population
(2000 census) |
4,301,261 |
Major Cities
(2000 census) |
Denver (554,636), Colorado Springs (360,890),
Aurora (276,393), Lakewood (144,126),
Fort Collins (118,652) |
| Major Rivers |
Colorado, Arkansas, South Platte, Rio Grande, Yampa |
| Highest Point |
Mt. Elbert
14,433 feet
4,399 meters |
| Industry |
scientific instruments, food processing, machinery, electrical equipment, fabricated metal products, gold and other mining, tourism
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| Agriculture |
cattle, wheat, corn, dairy products, hay |
| Minerals and Resources |
petroleum, coal, natural gas, gold, lead, zinc, molybdenum
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