| 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) |
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