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Denver is the largest city in Colorado, the state
capital, and the seat of Denver County. It lies at the foot
of the Rocky Mountains at the junction of the South Platte River
and Cherry Creek.
The city was born in 1858, when gold was discovered in the sands
of Cherry Creek, at first just a tough village of cabins, shacks,
and tents. It was incorporated as a city in 1861 and became
the territorial capital in 1867. The city is named for James
W. Denver, governor of the Kansas Territory, which included
part of Colorado. The city prospered following the opening of
the famous gold and silver mines of the 1870s and 1880s.
Today, Denver is an important communications, transportation,
manufacturing, and agribusiness hub. Telecommunications and
biomedical technology are two of the largest industries; construction,
real estate, and retail trade are among the fastest-growing
industries. The city is also home to many environmental organizations,
including federal government agencies such as the Environmental
Protection Agency and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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