Denver CO City Business Directory

Denver is the capital of the state of Colorado, United States. Officially named the City and County of Denver, it is also the largest city in the state in terms of population. With a population of more than 727,211, Dever is the 19th largest city in the country.

The area surrounding Denver is home to more than 85% of Colorado's entire population. Named after James W. Denver, the city is also called the Mile High City because it lies exactly one mile above sea level.

The city of Denver is the powerhouse of the state of Colorado and is ranked as a Beta city by the Globalization and World Cities Research Network. Denver covers an area of approximately 154.92 sq. km. In the year 2010, the city had a GDP of $157.6 billion, making it one of the largest cities in the United States.

Denver's geographical location has made it a storage and distribution hub for many companies spread throughout the US. Several major US companies also relocated to Denver because of its strategic location. Since it is equidistant to various key cities in the United States, Denver will always remain a major trade point in the country.