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The U.S. Census Bureau estimates Colorado’s population is just over 5.5 million
![Photo: Bonanza in 1901](https://wp-cpr.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2019/06/bonanzacolorado1901-large-1.jpg)
The Rocky Mountain big horn sheep is the state’s official animal
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There are 25 national historic landmarks in Colorado.
![Bent's Old Fort](https://wp-cpr.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2019/06/photo_14_-_ride_in_-_camp_0-1.jpg)
At 14,439 feet, Mt. Elbert is the highest point in the state.
![Photo: View from Mt. Elbert](https://wp-cpr.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2019/06/img_1041.jpg)
Other fun facts about the Centennial State:
- The road to Mount Evans is the highest paved road in North America.
- The suspension bridge over the Royal Gorge is the highest in the country.
- Colfax Avenue is the longest continuous street in America.
- The first stegosaurus ever found was in Grand Junction.
- And more …