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Geography: Colorado is the northeastern member of the Four
Corners states, considered to be culturally a part of both the
American Southwest and the so-called Mountain States. Colorado
is exceptionally mountainous, laying right across the southern
part of the Rocky Mountain Range. Like some of the other states
in the region, it is well known for its beautiful, rugged
landscapes. Counties and Regions: The state of Colorado is
divided into 64 counties, which are especially important due to
the fact that the state does not allow smaller levels of
government. The unique physical characteristics of Colorado
provide for it being divided into other geographical regions, as
well: - Central Colorado - Denver-Aurora Metropolitan Area -
Eastern Plains - Front Range Urban Corridor - High Rockies -
Mineral Belt - Northwestern Colorado - San Luis Valley - South-
Central Colorado - Southwestern Colorado - Western Slope (of the
Rocky Mountains) Population: Colorado is