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Denver is
Located Near The Southern Rocky Mountains
By: Douglas Scott
The City and County of Denver is the
capital and the most populous city of the US state of
Colorado. Denver is located in the South Platte River Valley
on the High Plains just east of the Front Range of the
Southern Rocky Mountains.
Denver is often named the Mile High
City because it is exactly one mile above sea level.
The Rocky Mountains get a lot of snow
every winter but Denver’s climate is mild. The city sees
approximately 300 days of annual sunshine and when winter
storms do occur, the snow melts fairly quickly. Summers are
warm and comfortable while winters see a lot of snowfall and
can get quite cold. Summer temperatures are highest in June
July and touch 80. An average of 15 inches of rain annually.
The ski season is from Nov to March. January is the coldest
month with temperatures dropping to 30.
The people of Denver are friendly and
their attitude and dress are usually casual.
The area offers plenty of outdoor
recreation, including 200 parks in the city and 20,000 acres
of parklands in the local mountains, making it the largest
park system in the USA. It has a thriving arts and cultural
scene. It is passionate about sports and is a popular
destination for visitors.
There are many excellent museums and
art galleries providing interesting information on the
history of Denver and a range of other exhibitions. Some of
the major museums and art galleries include the Children’s
Museum packed with hands on exhibits designed especially for
young, the Colorado History Museum a comprehensive museum
documenting Colorado’s varied history, the Denver Fire
fighters Museum home to historic firefighting equipment; the
Denver Art Museum containing many galleries showcasing a
wide range of artwork from around the world.
The Denver Zoo is an 80acre facility
located in City Park. Founded in 1896, it is owned by the
City and funded in part by the Scientific and Cultural
Facilities District. The zoo is accredited by the
Association of Zoos and Aquariums. It was the most popular
paid attraction in the Denver metropolitan area in 2005.
The United Kingdom and Colorado have a
longstanding relationship that predates Colorado’s statehood
in 1876. Today the UK is one of Colorado’s most important
international partners. It is one of the largest investors
and foreign providers of jobs, in Colorado. The UK is also a
major market for goods and services produced by local
companies.
Author
Resource:- Douglas Scott works for
The Rental Car Hire Specialist.
and is a free lance writer for
The Denver Rental Site
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