Colorado was the 38th state to join the United States of America. Colorado officially joined on August 1st, 1876. The capital city is Denver; Denver is also the largest city in Colorado.
Here are some official state symbols to help you get to know Colorado better.
- State Nicknames - "Centennial State", "Colorful Colorado"
- State Flower - Rocky Mountain Columbine
- State Tree - Colorado Blue Spruce
- State Bird - Lark Bunting
- State Animal - Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep
- State Gemstone - Aquamarine
- State Colors - Blue and White
- State Song - “Where the Columbines Grow”
- State Fossil - Stegosaurus
Car Rental Colorado
Did you know that Colorado is the 8th biggest state in the USA? The territory spans 104,100 square miles. You could rent a car to visit sites like the Rocky Mountain National Park, Sangre de Cristo Mountains and Mesa Verde National Park.