USA History
Colorado
The following information is provided by:
Carpenter, Allen and Provorse, Carl. "The World Almanac Of The U.S.A." World Almanac Books, New Jersey. (C)1996.
Became State: August 1, 1876
Capital: Denver
Known as: Centennial State
Motto: Nothing without providence
Bird: Lark bunting
Flower: Rocky Mountain columbine
Stone: Aquamarine
Song: "Where the Columbines Grow"
Tree: Colorado Blue Spruce
Area: 104,100 Square miles
Number of Counties: 63
Highest point: 14,433 feet (Mt. Elbert)
Lowest point: 3,350 feet (Arkansas River)