Denver is the capital of Colorado. The area is also known as the "Queen of the West" and the "Mile High City". The city is located at the eastern foot of the Rocky Mountains on the very outskirts of the Great Plains. It refers to the United States of America. Denver is the largest city for the next 800 km.
Briefly about the city
The city of Denver (Colorado, USA) was founded in 1858. It had the status of a tent settlement. This time period is known to all as the Age of the Gold Rush. It was here that the first large gold deposit was found.
The city is named after Kansas Governor James Denver. This decision had a specific purpose. It consisted in obtaining the location of the governor to the town. However, by this time he had already retired, and the name remained.
It soon became clear that the gold reserves here are small, but deposits in the western part saved it from the fate of a ghost town. Thanks to them, Denver began to develop rapidly.
The year 1861 was decisive for the city. It was at this time that Denver enterscomposition of Arapahoe County. In the 60s, there was no division into states, so the city became the center of the Colorado Territory. This region in 1876 is part of the USA under the 38th number. And after the state of Colorado was formed, Denver was named its capital.
Characteristic
Denver got its interesting nickname "The Mile High City" due to its location at an altitude of about 1600-1700 m above sea level, which corresponds to about a mile (1609 m). The area of the city is 400 sq. km, which provided him with 23rd place among the largest American cities.
Population
More than 645 thousand people currently make up the population of a city like Denver (Colorado, USA). It ranks 22nd in the United States in terms of population. At the same time, for 70% of the population, the native language is English, for 25% - Spanish. The racial composition is different: more than half whites, about 30% Hispanics, slightly more than 10% African Americans, almost 4% Asians.
Climate
The climate in Denver is mild, dry continental. This territory has four seasons with incredibly large daily temperature fluctuations. Unpredictable drops are associated with the proximity of the mountains. The sun is in abundance here. In general, this weather lasts about 300 days.
Economy
Denver, Colorado is conveniently centrally located between metropolitan areas. This made the city a major industrial and financial center of the United States. Hereconcentrated enterprises of various industries, large companies. An important role is played by telecommunications, banks and insurance, services and trade. Denver's high level of development ranks it among the cities with low unemployment.
Development
Denver, Colorado is a relatively young city. It is home to the US National Asthma Center. Education is also of great importance. Colorado Christian University and the University of Denver are quite popular among students.
An interesting fact is that it was the Denver chef who received the patent for the creation of the cheeseburger, America's favorite food.
Denver is the birthplace of famous American basketball player Ross Schroeder and American actress AnnaSophia Robb.
Attractions
Denver (Colorado) is a cultural center where various areas of art, science and architecture are concentrated. For tourists, this city can become quite remarkable. So here is the theater arts complex, which is second in size only to New York's Lincoln Center. For lovers of classical ballet and modern dance, drama, opera and symphony orchestra, this place will be extremely valuable.
One of the largest natural science museums in the US is the Denver Museum of Science and Nature, with incredible anthropological, paleontological, zoological, medical and geological exhibits. Particular attention of visitors is occupied by expositions on the study of space. Some models can not only be seen, but also touched.
Denver (Colorado) opens the doors of its art museum to tourists. Its pearl is a collection of the achievements of the art of the indigenous population - the Indians. The Denver Fire Museum welcomes visitors to the fire station building, the historic part of it. A unique zoo, a breathtaking aquarium, an incredibly beautiful botanical garden will please the most sophisticated tourists.
