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COLORADO - USA
Colorado is a state in the western United States. The name of Colorado came
from the Spanish word "colorado" which means "reddish color". The name comes
from the Colorado River. It is famous for the Rocky Mountains, where the
highest peaks of the range exist. The state capital and largest city is
Denver. As of the 2000 census, Colorado's population is 4,301,261. The U.S.
Post Office abbreviation for the state is CO.
USS Colorado was named in honor of this state.
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