A city in central eastern Colorado, USA. Population: 215,150, metropolitan area population: 316,000 (1994). Located at the eastern foot of Pikes Peak, at an elevation of 1,840m, it was founded in 1871 as Fountain Colony. It is a commercial center near the Cripple Creek gold mine, and is home to electronics and printing industries. Blessed with a mild climate and scenic spots such as Pikes Peak, it is one of the leading tourist resorts in the Rocky Mountains. It is also known as the location of NORAD and the Air Force Academy. Source: Heibonsha World Encyclopedia, 2nd Edition Information |
アメリカ合衆国コロラド州中東部の都市。人口21万5150,大都市域人口31万6000(1994)。パイクス・ピークの東山麓にあり,標高1840m。1871年にファウンテン・コロニーの名称で創建。クリップル・クリーク金山に近い商業中心地で,電子・印刷工業が立地。温和な気候と,パイクス・ピークをはじめとする名勝地に恵まれた,ロッキー山脈中有数の観光保養地である。NORAD(ノーラツド)や空軍士官学校の所在地としても知られる。
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