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Denver is the most populous city and the capital of Colorado. Denver is located within the South Platte River Valley on the High Plains east of the Front Range of the Southern Rocky Mountains. The downtown area is located east of the confluence of Cherry Creek with the South Platte River, approximately 15 miles east of the Rocky Mountains.

The population of Denver is over 550,000 making it the 26th most populous U.S. city. Denver is the most populous city within a radius of 550 miles and has the 10th largest downtown district in the country. Denver is nicknamed The Mile-High City because its elevation is one mile above sea level. The elevation of Denver International Airport is 5431 feet.

Denver is known historically as the Queen City of the Plains because of its role in the agricultural industry. Another nickname for Denver is The Rail City, for the city's importance as a North American rail hub. Many US Navy ships have been named USS Denver in honor of the city. The National Fooltball League's Denver Broncos play in Denver and have a Super Bowl title to their honor, when they were led by famous QuarterBack John Elway.