Colorado

Born of the 1859 'Pikes Peak' gold and silver rushes, Colorado is a Far West mining-and-ranching state whose growth was driven by mineral booms and the railroads. The Rocky Mountains split its plains east from its high country west. Denver has grown into a major hub of technology, aerospace and outdoor recreation.

• Existed: 1851 CE – present
• Type: Entity
• Government: U.S. State
• Capital: Denver