| A short history of the Colorado State flag | The flag of Colorado was adopted in 1911. Its official specifications were mysteriously altered with that the red C with the yellow center should be much smaller and placed immediately next to the flagstaff. In March 1964, the flag was made "legal". Colorado is known as the Centennial State, or the Columbine State. The red C can stand for either of these or for the state name. Colorado was ruled by Spain for many years and the name meaning "red" in Spanish. |
| A short history of Colorado (The Centennial State / The Columbine State) | Partly in Spanish Territory, and partly in French Louisiana. In 1803, the French part passed to the U.S.A, and the Mexican in 1848. Colorado became a Territory in 1861, and was admitted to the Union on August 1, 1876. |
| Area of Colorado | 104,090 sq. miles |
Capital | Denver |
| Major Products | Oil, gas, minerals, maize, wheat, potatoes manufactured goods |
| State Motto | Nil sine numine (Nothing without the Deity) |