Denver is the capital of Colorado and it’s located on the western edge of the Great Plains, just east of the Rocky Mountains. The city and county were merged into one administrative unit back in 1902. Fun fact: Denver’s nickname is the “Mile High City” because it’s situated at an elevation of 5,280 feet above sea level!
The climate is pretty mild, sunny, and dry which is nice. After World War II, Denver experienced a lot of growth and as a result, many suburban communities like Aurora, Lakewood, and Westminster popped up. Boulder and Golden are also part of the metro area. Greater Denver is basically the center of a bunch of urban areas that stretch all along the Front Range from north to south.