Colorado State Information

Thanks for visiting the Colorado information page! If you're looking for information about Colorado, you've come to the right place. Here you will find information about Colorado's history, facts, trivia and tips for scenic road trips. If you are considering moving to Colorado you might be interested in our tips to help you get started, including a moving checklist and information about Colorado home and auto insurance.

Little Bit of History

The state of Colorado encompasses 104,185 square miles and is ranked 8th in the nation's total area. It was the 38th state to enter the union on August 1, 1876. Colorado, meaning red colored in Spanish, was named after the ground, which is a reddish color.

Essentials

Motto -

Nil sine numine
Nothing without God's Will

Capital - 

Denver

Time Zone - 

Mountain

Demonym - 

Coloradan

Quarter

Introduced - 2006

Song

Where the Columbines Grow

Where the snowy peaks gleam in the moonlight, above the dark forests of pine,
And the wild foaming waters dash onward, toward lands where the tropic stars shine;

Did You Know?

• The United States Air Force Academy is located in Colorado Springs.
• Colorado contains 75% of the land area of the U.S. with an altitude over 10,000 feet.
• Katherine Lee Bates wrote "America the Beautiful" after being inspired by the view from Pikes Peak.
• The world's largest natural hot springs pool located in Glenwood Springs.

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If you are considering moving to the great state of Colorado, here are a few tips to help you get started.

Driving in Colorado
Be prepared with need-to-know basics such as obtaining your driver's license, vehicle registration, and requirements for ID cards by visiting the Colorado Department of Revenue Division of Motor Vehicles online.

Moving Checklist and Home Inventory Record
With so many things to remember when moving such as calling your utility company or filling storage boxes, it's easy to get off track. Stay organized with these useful tools from Allstate:

• Use the Allstate Moving Checklist (PDF format) to help you stay organized
• Know Your Stuff, our online home inventory tool, can assist you in taking a full inventory of your belongings. You may also download the Allstate Household Inventory Record to document your belongings.

Remember to research your moving company's references, complaint history and check out their registration number. You can find this information at Relocation.com

Need an Insurance Policy in Colorado?
Get a car insurance quote today (it's easy) and see if you can save money by switching to Allstate. You can also call 1-866-621-6900 or talk to your local Allstate agent for a quote.

Scenic Drives

Some suggested scenic road trips.

Preview upcoming events, historic sites and museums. Find transportation information along with state maps at the Colorado State Tourism site.

For more information specific to Colorado visit:

• Colorado State Catastrophe Information
• Colorado Auto Insurance Coverages

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