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COLORADO
STATE Overview
State Capital
Denver
Year Admitted
August 1, 1876
State Order
38
State Nickname
The Centennial State
State Tree
Colorado Blue Spruce
State Animal
Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep
State Bird
Lark Bunting
State Fish
Greenback cutthroat trout
State Flower
Rocky Mountain Columbine
State Crop
Native pecan, sweet corn, onions, and much more.
State Landmarks
Garden of the Gods, Mesa Verde Park, Cedar Tree Arch, Rocky Mountain Range, and Pikes Peak
State Facts
Colorado is the only state in history that has turned down hosting the Olympics.
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