Honors
Critics
- The 10 Richest States in America (Daily Passport)
Cities
FEDERALLY PROTECTED LANDS
RIVERS
STATE PROTECTED LANDS
STATE SYMBOLS
- State Nickname: The Centennial State
TRANSPORTATION
Interesting Facts
- Colorado joined the union as a state in 1876 — exactly 100 years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Thus, Colorado became known as the Centennial State.