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Denver, the capital of Colorado, is known as the “Mile High City.” The thirteenth step of the capitol building is exactly one mile (5,280 feet) above sea level.


Capital Denver
Image Source Landsat 8
Population 5,773,714
Number of Pixels 299,555,595

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