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General Information Nickname: Centennial State State bird: Lark Bunting State flower: Rocky Mountain Columbine Capital: Denver Date of admission to the Union: 1st Aug 1876 Population: 4,301,261 (2000) Population density: 16.0/sq km 2000 total overseas arrivals/US ranking: 519,000/13 Time: Mountain (GMT - 7). Daylight Saving Time is observed. The State: Colorado is known for its famous Rocky Mountains and boasts spectacular national parks, forests, gold-rush ghost towns and Native American ruins. The capital, Denver, is the gateway to numerous ski resorts and is home to many museums, parks, gardens and a restored Victorian square. State attractions include Colorado Springs, Pikes Peak, the Rocky Mountain, Black Canyon of the Gunnison and Mesa Verde National Parks, and the sandstone formations of the Garden of the Gods. From www.columbusguides.com, Copyright © 2004 Highbury Columbus Travel Publishing Terms and Conditions apply.