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Denver is the capital and most populous city of Colorado, named after James W. Denver, a governor of the Kansas Territory. It is nicknamed the "Mile High City" because its official elevation is exactly one mile (5280 feet or 1609.344 meters) above sea level.
MapQuest is an American free online web mapping service launched in 1996 as the first commercial web mapping service. It offers various services and programs, such as driving directions, satellite imagery, buddy-finder, customized routes, and gas price comparison.
Denver is located at 39°43'35" North, 104°57'56" West in the Colorado Front Range region. The city has a semi-arid climate with low humidity and around 3,100 hours of sunshine per year.
Learn about the history of Denver, Colorado, from its founding in 1858 as a gold rush town to its modern status as the state's capital and largest city. Find out how Denver grew, changed, and adapted over time and how it became a major metropolis and gateway to the Rocky Mountains.
Learn about the 78 official neighborhoods of Denver, Colorado, and their history, boundaries, and features. Find out how to join or start a Registered Neighborhood Organization and access city resources and services.
The Denver metropolitan area is a conurbation region in Colorado with a population of 2,963,821 as of 2020. It consists of ten counties, including the City and County of Denver, and is part of the Front Range Urban Corridor.
DEN is the IATA code for Denver International Airport, the largest airport in the Western Hemisphere by land area and the second largest on Earth. It serves metropolitan Denver and the Front Range Urban Corridor, and is a hub for United, Frontier and Southwest Airlines.
Learn about the historic and cultural attractions of Denver, Colorado, including official and unofficial landmarks, historic districts, and natural wonders. Denver has many unique historical monuments, such as the Brown Palace Hotel, the Denver Mint, and the Molly Brown House.