-Denver, Colorado is 44.7 miles wide with around 600,000 people living there according to the estimates by the census in 2009. As stated in the book, from the 1990's to 2000, Denver was one of the counties in the United States to experience a percent in population change of 50 to 191.
-The climate in Denver consist of four distinct seasons with at least 300 days of sunshine a year. The Rocky Mountains are to the east and the High plains are to the west. Denver is located within a valley named the South Platte River Valley and is known for having random weather changes due to it's location. Snow occurs from the months of October to April, with March having the highest amount. During the summer months though, the temperature reaches into the 90's.
-The Rocky mountains have a large amount of gold and silver deposits, which lead to Denver to be the huge city it currently is. Tons of energy companies strategically placed themselves next to these mountains, which has created a stable economy for the people in the city. Denver serves as a trade spot and has had many huge companies start their businesses here. Some well known examples are Russell Stover and the luggage company Samsonite.
-The population density according to the 2000 census is 3,698 people per square mile. Urbanization boomed in the area known as the Front Range urban corridor due to its prime location in between the west and the midwest states. The number of people homeless in Denver is lower than other cities because of the strict focus by the mayors to end it. The pull factors for Denver is starting to boom and become a large haven for job relocation. The cost of living is cheaper than California, so tons of residents are starting to move to Denver also. Denver has tons of parks and recreation centers and with it's environmental outlook, it is known as one of the greener cities.
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