Colorado By Gerson INTRODUCTION Today I am going to talk about Colorado. My dad went there to visit several years ago. So I am going to give you lots of facts about Colorado. One fact about Colorado is the stat capital is Denver. Another fact about the state that I am researching is that the largest city is as well Denver. Another fact about Colorado is that the major cites are Colorado Springs,boulder, and Fort Collins. The population is 6,483,802 people. Another fact about our state is that the number of counties is 64. Another fact about Colorado is that the surrounding state are Utah,Wyoming,Nebraska,Oklahoma,and New Mexico. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION Now I am going to talk about physical description Another fact about our state is that the area is 104,100 square miles Colorado is the 5th biggest state in the USA. Another fact about the state that I am researching is that the large rivers are the Colorado river,rio grande,Arkansas river, and south platte river. The large lakes are grande Lake and blue Mesa reservoir. Another fact about the state that I am researching is that the highest point is Mt Elbert at 14,433 feet above sea level. STATE SYMBOLS AND EMBLEMS Now I am going to talk about state symbols and emblems. One fact that discribe state symbols and emblems is that the state flag was adopted on June 5 1911. Another fact about Colorado is that the state nickname is centennial state,colorful Colorado. STATE HISTORY In 1706, Juan de Ulibarri and his soldiers explore the region centered around what is now the city of pueblo. Another fact about Colorado history is that p Juan Bautista de Anzac gathers Utes to fight with his army against the Comanche. Another fact about Colorado's history is that in 1806 Zebulon pick leads an expedition into Colorado and gets his first sight of the rock mountains. JOBS AND RESOURCES A fact about Colorado's job and resources is that people make many on a They grow wheat, cattle and sheep. People also make many on tourism, especially skiers, mine gold, and silver. People also drill for oil. FAMOUS PEOPLE Right now,I am going to talk to you about famous people from Colorado. Marget Tabin was a pioneer and survived the Titanic. Another famously person of Colorado was William Hnnison. He is a boxer. Another famous person is Darry f. He is a movie producer . FAMOUS PLACES TO GO Now I am going to tell you about the famous places to go . One fact about the famous places to go is to art museums. Another fact about famous places to go is that you can go to the performing arts. CONCLUSION Now I am glad that you read these paragraph and I hope you go to visit this state again thank you. .