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Which US state is known as the 'Centennial State' and is home to the Rocky Mountains?
Answer
Colorado
Colorado, nicknamed the 'Centennial State' because it joined the Union 100 years after the Declaration of Independence (1876), is located in the Rocky Mountain region. The state is known for its high elevation—Denver, the state capital, sits at 5,280 feet above sea level, earning it the nickname 'The Mile High City'. Colorado is a major center for outdoor recreation.
💡 Did you know?
Denver, Colorado's capital, sits exactly one mile above sea level and is called 'The Mile High City'.
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- Wyoming
- Utah
- Montana
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