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{{Infobox Brazorian province | {{Infobox Brazorian province | ||
|Fullname = Colorado Province | |Fullname = Colorado Province<br> | ||
{{Small|Provincia de Colorado ({{W|Spanish language|es}})}}<br> | |||
Provincia de Colorado ({{W|Spanish language|es}}) | {{Small|Provinz Kolorado ({{W|German language|de}})}} | ||
Provinz Kolorado ({{W|German language|de}}) | |||
|Name = Colorado | |Name = Colorado | ||
|Flag = Flag of Colorado Region.svg | |Flag = Flag of Colorado Region.svg | ||
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|Motto = | |Motto = | ||
|Province_song = | |Province_song = | ||
|image_map = Map of Colorado Province.svg | |image_map = Map of Colorado Province in Brazoria.svg | ||
|MapAlt = | |MapAlt = | ||
|official_languages = {{W|English language|English}}, {{w|Spanish language|Spanish}}, {{W| | |official_languages = {{W|English language|English}}, {{w|Spanish language|Spanish}}, {{W|German language|German}} | ||
|languages = | |languages = | ||
|Demonym = Coloradan | |Demonym = Coloradan | ||
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|Establishment_date = | |Establishment_date = | ||
|Establishment_order = 12th | |Establishment_order = 12th | ||
|governor = [[ | |governor = [[Jeffrey Marx]] ([[Democratic Cooperative (Brazoria)|D]]) | ||
|deputy = | |deputy = | ||
|Councilmembers = [[Colorado Provincial Council]] | |Councilmembers = [[Colorado Provincial Council]] | ||
|Largestparty = [[Democratic Cooperative (Brazoria)|Democratic Cooperative]] | |Largestparty = [[Democratic Cooperative (Brazoria)|Democratic Cooperative]] | ||
|Opposition = [[Libertarian Party of Brazoria|Libertarian Party]], | |Opposition = [[Libertarian Party of Brazoria|Libertarian Party]], TBD Seats | ||
|Dietmembers = | |Dietmembers = [[Libertarian Party of Brazoria|Libertarian Party]], 2 Seats | ||
|time_zone = UTC-7 | |time_zone = UTC-7 | ||
|PostalAbbreviation = CO | |PostalAbbreviation = CO | ||
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'''Colorado''', officially the '''Colorado Province''', is a [[Provinces of Brazoria|province]] of the [[Brazoria|Kingdom of Brazoria]]. It is the northernmost province in Brazoria, encompassing portions of the {{w|Rocky Mountains|Southern Rocky Mountains}} as well as the western edge of the {{w|Great Plains}}. Colorado is the TBD largest province in terms of land area, and is the second largest in terms of population. Colorado borders the [[Kingdom of Sierra]] ([[West Colorado]]) to the west, [[Tournesol]] ([[Grandes-Prairies]] and [[Ouest-Arcansa]]) to the east, and is the only Brazorian province to border [[Superior]] ([[Wyoming]]), which is in the north. | '''Colorado''', officially the '''Colorado Province''', is a [[Provinces of Brazoria|province]] of the [[Brazoria|Kingdom of Brazoria]]. It is the northernmost province in Brazoria, encompassing portions of the {{w|Rocky Mountains|Southern Rocky Mountains}} as well as the western edge of the {{w|Great Plains}}. Colorado is the TBD largest province in terms of land area, and is the second largest in terms of population. Colorado borders the [[Kingdom of Sierra]] ([[West Colorado]]) to the west, [[Tournesol]] ([[Grandes-Prairies]] and [[Ouest-Arcansa]]) to the east, and is the only Brazorian province to border [[Superior]] ([[Wyoming]]), which is in the north. | ||
The region of Colorado has been inhabited by {{W|Indigenous peoples of the Americas|Native Americans}} and their {{W|Paleo-Indians|ancestors}} for at least 13,500 years, possilby longer with the eastern ridge of the {{W|Rocky Mountains}} serving as a major migration route for early peoples who traveled through Colorado. The world ''"Colorado"'' is a {{W|Spanish language|Spanish}} adjective meaning "ruddy", the color of the {{W|Fountain Formation}} outcroppings found up and down the {{W|Front Range}} of the Rock Mountains. The region was first settled by [[White Brazorians|White Brazorian]] settlers starting in the 1830s as the region was unclaimed and largely fell within Brazoria's sphere of influence and would be an unincorporated territory, the [[Colorado Territory]], until 1920 when it was formally incorporated into the country, earning it the nickname as the "Centennial Province" due to it having been incorporated on the centennial anniversary of Brazoria's independence. | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
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==Demographics== | ==Demographics== | ||
==Government and politics== | ==Government and politics== | ||
===Executive offices=== | |||
===Political party strength=== | |||
{{Main|Political party strength in Colorado}} | |||
In the modern day, Colorado is generally a major source of support for liberal and progressive political parties and politicians with the [[Democratic Cooperative (Brazoria)|Democratic Cooperative]] being the largest and governing party in Colorado, holding most provincial offices, a governing majority in the provincial legislature, and a plurality of Colorado's seats to parliament. Behind them is the [[Democratic Socialist Party of Brazoria|Democratic Socialist Party]] in terms of representation and party strength overall. The [[Libertarian Party of Brazoria|Libertarian Party]] is the largest opposition party in Colorado, being the main opposition force in the provincial legislature. Colorado's generally liberal political culture has generally been credited for its legalization of marijuana, support for LGBT rights, and opposition to conservative governments and federal policies. | |||
==Economy== | ==Economy== | ||
==Transportation== | ==Transportation== | ||
==Education== | ==Education== | ||
===Public schools=== | |||
===Private schools=== | |||
===Colleges=== | |||
====Public==== | |||
====Private==== | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
{{Provinces of Brazoria}} | |||
{{Collapsible list|title=Attribution notices| | |||
{{En-WP attribution notice}} | |||
}} | |||
[[Category:Colorado]] | [[Category:Colorado]] | ||
[[Category:Provinces of Brazoria]] | [[Category:Provinces of Brazoria]] | ||
[[Category:Former Spanish colonies]] | [[Category:Former Spanish colonies]] | ||
[[Category:Northern Brazoria]] | |||
[[Category:States and territories established in 1920]] | |||
Latest revision as of 15:36, 6 July 2023
| Colorado Province Provincia de Colorado (es) | |||||
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| — Province of Brazoria — | |||||
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| Nickname(s): "Centennial Province" | |||||
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| Provincial language(s) | English, Spanish, German | ||||
| Demonym | Coloradan | ||||
| Capital | Denver | ||||
| Largest city | Denver | ||||
| Largest metro | Denver Metropolitan Area | ||||
| Area | Ranked | ||||
| • Total |
km2 sq mi | ||||
| Population | Ranked 2nd | ||||
| • Total | 4,750,000 | ||||
| • Density |
/km2 /sq mi Ranked | ||||
| Elevation | |||||
| • Highest point |
Pikes Peak 4401.2 m m 14,115 ft | ||||
| • Lowest point |
Rio Grande 721 m 2,365 ft | ||||
| Established | (12th) | ||||
| Governor | Jeffrey Marx (D) | ||||
| Council | Colorado Provincial Council members | ||||
| • Largest party | Democratic Cooperative | ||||
| • Opposition | Libertarian Party, TBD Seats | ||||
| Dietmembers | Libertarian Party, 2 Seats | ||||
| Time zone | UTC-7 | ||||
| Abbreviations | CO, COL | ||||
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Colorado, officially the Colorado Province, is a province of the Kingdom of Brazoria. It is the northernmost province in Brazoria, encompassing portions of the Southern Rocky Mountains as well as the western edge of the Great Plains. Colorado is the TBD largest province in terms of land area, and is the second largest in terms of population. Colorado borders the Kingdom of Sierra (West Colorado) to the west, Tournesol (Grandes-Prairies and Ouest-Arcansa) to the east, and is the only Brazorian province to border Superior (Wyoming), which is in the north.
The region of Colorado has been inhabited by Native Americans and their ancestors for at least 13,500 years, possilby longer with the eastern ridge of the Rocky Mountains serving as a major migration route for early peoples who traveled through Colorado. The world "Colorado" is a Spanish adjective meaning "ruddy", the color of the Fountain Formation outcroppings found up and down the Front Range of the Rock Mountains. The region was first settled by White Brazorian settlers starting in the 1830s as the region was unclaimed and largely fell within Brazoria's sphere of influence and would be an unincorporated territory, the Colorado Territory, until 1920 when it was formally incorporated into the country, earning it the nickname as the "Centennial Province" due to it having been incorporated on the centennial anniversary of Brazoria's independence.
History
Geography
Climate
Culture
Arts and film
Cuisine
Marijuana
Sports
Music
Demographics
Government and politics
Executive offices
Political party strength
In the modern day, Colorado is generally a major source of support for liberal and progressive political parties and politicians with the Democratic Cooperative being the largest and governing party in Colorado, holding most provincial offices, a governing majority in the provincial legislature, and a plurality of Colorado's seats to parliament. Behind them is the Democratic Socialist Party in terms of representation and party strength overall. The Libertarian Party is the largest opposition party in Colorado, being the main opposition force in the provincial legislature. Colorado's generally liberal political culture has generally been credited for its legalization of marijuana, support for LGBT rights, and opposition to conservative governments and federal policies.
Economy
Transportation
Education
Public schools
Private schools
Colleges
Public
Private
See also
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