TERRITORY : February 28, 1861 STATEHOOD: August 1, 1876 CAPITAL: Denver MOTTO : “Nil Sine Numine” – “Nothing without Providence” NICKNAMES: The Centennial State, The Highest State, The Columbine State TOTAL POPULATION (2020 census): 5,773,714 LAND AREA: 104,093 sq. mi., 8th in nation HIGHEST POINT...