Colorado is known as the Centennial State. It has a population of over 4 million people and its capital is Denver. Colorado has diverse geography that includes the Rocky Mountains and the White River Plateau. Some key facts are that Colorado experiences an average of 15.97 inches of rain per year and had the lowest recorded temperature in the US at -61 degrees Fahrenheit.

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3. West 118 -61 It is the lowest temperature ever in the US! It averages 15’97 inches of rain per year Rocky Mountains White River Roan Plateau

4. Total Population: 4,301,261

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