Colorado: state flag, capital and facts
Colorado is a US state in the West region. Its capital is Denver, and its postal abbreviation is CO. Known as the Centennial State, it joined the Union on August 1, 1876 as the 38th state. Denver is also its largest city.
The Colorado state flag shows blue, white and blue stripes with a red "C" wrapped around a gold disc.
Colorado at a glance
- Capital
- Denver
- Largest city
- Denver
- Nickname
- The Centennial State
- Statehood
- August 1, 1876 (38th state)
- Region
- West
- Postal abbreviation
- CO
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Frequently asked questions
The capital of Colorado is Denver.
Colorado is in the West region of the United States.
The postal abbreviation for Colorado is CO.
Colorado is known as the Centennial State.
Colorado became the 38th state on August 1, 1876.
Colorado shares a land border with Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Utah and Wyoming.
The flag of Colorado shows blue, white and blue stripes with a red "C" wrapped around a gold disc.