Colorado (Facts and Figures)
Colorado (Facts and Figures) Area, 104,247 sq mi (270,000 sq km). Pop. (1990) 3,294,394, a 14% increase over 1980 pop. Capital, Denver. Statehood, Aug. 1, 1876 (38th state). Highest pt., Mt. Elbert, 14,433 ft (4,402 m); lowest pt., Arkansas R., 3,350 ft (1,022 m). Nickname, Centennial State. Motto, Nil Sine Numine [Nothing without Providence]. State bird, lark bunting. State flower, Rocky Mountain columbine. State tree, Colorado blue spruce. Abbr., Colo., CO.