Denver is the capital of which US state?
AnswerColorado
Denver is Colorado's capital.
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Denver facts & stats
7 fact-checked facts about Denver, Colorado, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
How many feet are in one mile, the elevation that gives Denver its nickname?
Answer5,280
A mile is 5,280 feet.
Going deeper
Denver was named after James W. Denver, who was governor of which territory?
AnswerKansas Territory
When Denver was founded, the area was part of Kansas Territory, governed by James W. Denver.
Red Rocks Amphitheatre near Denver is famous for being set among what?
AnswerHuge natural sandstone rock formations
Red Rocks is a concert venue built between towering red sandstone formations.
Coins made at the Denver Mint carry which mint mark?
AnswerD
The Denver Mint marks its coins with a D.
Expert level
Colorado became a state in 1876, earning which nickname?
AnswerThe Centennial State
Colorado joined the Union in 1876, 100 years after the Declaration of Independence.
The dome of the Colorado State Capitol in Denver is covered in what?
AnswerGold leaf
The capitol dome is gilded with gold leaf, honoring Colorado's gold rush history.
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