Decorated with the majestic Rocky Mountains, Colorado is the only U.S. state that lies

entirely above 3281 feet (1000 meters) in elevation. The states lowest elevation is 3315 feet (1010) meters. 

Colorado has approximately 550 mountain peaks that exceed 13,123 feet

(4000 meters) The highest point is the summit of Mount Elbert at 14,440 feet (4401 meters).

The world's largest flat-top mountain is in Grand Mesa.

Once primarily a mining and agricultural state, Colorado's economy is now

driven by the service industries, including medical providers and other business and professional services.

Breathtaking scenery and world-class skiing make Colorado a prime tourist

destination.

Colorado has almost as many dead towns (about 500) as live ones (650).

Mining booms and busts left the mountains littered with more than 300 ghost towns that fascinate locals and tourists. The eastern plains and western canyon lands are also haunted by more than 200 ghost towns.

Every year Denver host the world's largest Rodeo, the Western Stock Show.  

The horse industry in Colorado generates direct and indirect over 27,000 jobs.

The total economy impact exceeds 1.6 billion.

Colorado in Numbers:
 
Horse Population: 256,000 horses
                  Including:
                   17,800  Thoroughbreds
                   106,400 Quarter Horses

Total Economic Impact: $ 1.6 billion
Population: 4,665,177
Land Area: 103,717 sq. miles
Capital: Denver
Counties: 64
Highest Point: Mt. Elbert with  14,433 feet
Lowest Point: Arikaree River with 3315 feet
Geographic Center: 30 miles NW of Pikes Peak

10 largest cities:

Denver: 557,917;
            Colorado Springs: 369,815;
            Aurora: 297,235;
            Lakewood: 140,671;
            Fort Collins: 128,026;
            Thornton:182; 
            Westminster: 105,084; 
            Arvada: 103,966;
            Pueblo: 103,495;
           Centennial: 98,243