Colorado Springs Travel Guide

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Colorado Springs

State: Colorado

Country: United States

Colorado Springs by the Numbers:

Population: 370, 448

Elevation: 6035 Feet

Average Winter Temperature: 28 degrees F

Average Summer Temperature: 70 degrees F

Quick Facts:

Major Industries: Tourism and military

Ethnic Mix: Caucasian (80%), African American (6.6%), Latino (12%), Asian (2.8%)

Electricity: 110 volts, 60Hz, standard two pin plugs

Time Zone: GMT-7

Country Dialing Code: 1

Area Code: 719

Did You Know?

Colorado Springs is Colorado's second largest city and is a major America military center. Colorado Springs is home to the U.S. Air Force Academy, Peterson Air Force Base, Falcon Air Force Base, and Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Base a making it one of the premier aeronautical regions in the world.

Orientation:

Colorado Springs is located at the edge of the Rocky Mountains and at the base of Pikes Peak.2008-08-02T07:29:22.000 602

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