Capital- Denver
Major Cities- Colorado Springs, Aspen, Boulder, Fort Collins, Aurora
- The state was named after the Colorado River. In Spanish, Colorado means “colored red.
- Be in four different states at the same time. In the southwest corner of Colorado, the state borders three others, Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah. This is quite the phenomenon as it’s the only place in the whole of America where the corners of four states all meet. So, if you’re in Colorado, head to the Four Corners Monument to stand in Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah at the same time
- Colorado is home to the world’s largest natural hot springs swimming pool. Colorado is also home to the world’s deepest hot springs.
- The Grand Mesa in Colorado is known as the largest flattop mountain in the world.
- 1/3 of the land in Colorado is owned by the United States Federal Government.
- Parking in the wrong place in many areas in India and around the world can lead to a vehicle having a tire clamped, with the owner having to pay a fine to have the clamp removed. This device of great frustration for many vehicle owners around the globe was created in Colorado.
- Everybody loves a cheeseburger, right? The cheeseburger was created in Denver, Colorado
- Denver International Airport is the largest airport in size in the U.S.
- Stephen King and his wife stayed at the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park in late September once. They were the only guests because the hotel was about to close for the season, and the creepy atmosphere inspired his thriller “The Shining”
- According to the Colorado Department of Transportation, the Eisenhower Tunnel in Colorado is one of the highest vehicular tunnel in the world
Some Interesting Facts about Colorado’s Economy
- The state's economy is diversified and is notable for its concentration of scientific research and high-technology industries. Other industries include food processing, transportation equipment, machinery, chemical products, minerals such as gold and molybdenum, and tourism. Denver is an important financial center.
- Ski resorts enhance the local economies of such areas as Aspen and Vail. Energy production is important to the economy of Grand Junction and on the eastern plains.
- The Denver area has also been a leader in medical information science and data processing.
- It is the No.1 State in private aerospace employment concentration.
- Colorado is ranked the 4th Best Business Environment in the US (U.S. News & World Report – 2019)
- Forbes ranked Colorado as the 4th best state to start a business in (2020).
- Colorado-based businesses also enjoy one of the lowest corporate tax rates in the entire nation, which also contributes to the state’s business-friendly reputation.
- There are 11 Fortune 500 companies currently based in Colorado.
- Colorado has the 7th best public health care in the United States with the 5th best health care quality.
- The biggest employers in Colorado include JBS USA, Catholic Health Initiatives, The Anschutz, Red Robin, Teletech Holdings, DaVita, Pilgrim’s Pride
Best Universities in Colorado
University of Colorado Boulder
University of Denver
Colorado State University
Popular Institutions in Colorado among Indian Students
Colorado State University
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
University of Colorado Denver
Universities in Colorado that offer GRE Waiver
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
University of Colorado Denver