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Half
way around the world from Dushanbe, Boulder sits on the banks of
Boulder Creek in the Boulder Valley, 5,430 feet above sea level.
Colorado's economy is listed first in the nation (tied with Utah)
in its strength and potential for growth, and has the highest
concentration of high-tech workers per capita in the nation. About
75 percent of residents have access to the Internet.
Boulder
City grew slowly after first being organized in 1859 as a supply
base for miners seeking their fortunes in gold and silver in the
nearby mountains. Originally part of the Nebraska Territory,
Boulder City became part of the Colorado Territory when it was
established by Congress in 1861. It incorporated as a town 10
years later and became the seat of the county. More
on Boulder history...
The University
of Colorado was founded in Boulder City in 1874 after Boulder
residents contributed $15,000 to the territorial government. The
school opened, with 45 students and one building, on September 5,
1877. Now more than 26,000 students at CU, 4% of whom are
international students.
Boulder encompasses about 22.5
square miles at the foot of the Rocky Mountains and has a
population of 94,763. The community is known for its recreational
opportunities and beautiful natural surroundings, including open
space acquired over the past 20 years. Boulder is known as a
leading city for growth control as urban sprawl becomes a
contentious issue statewide.
Boulder
government operates under a home-rule charter with a
council-manager government. Eight City Council members are elected
to four-year terms; one is elected to a two-year term. The Mayor
is elected as the chairperson by the Council from its membership
and serves as the ceremonial leader of Boulder.
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