Why is Colorado the healthiest state in the United States? Why is this place called a “paradise” for outdoor sports enthusiasts?

Colorado in the western United States has a higher altitude, less precipitation, and rapid economic development.

Colorado is located in the western United States, east of the Rocky Mountains. The western terrain is dominated by mountains and hills, and the eastern terrain is plateau. The average altitude of the state is 2,072 meters above sea level, making it the highest state among the 50 states. Mount Elbert in the Rocky Mountains is the state's highest peak at 4,402 meters above sea level. To the east of the Rocky Mountains is the Colorado Piedmont, which is 80 kilometers wide and 440 kilometers long, with an undulating surface. The piedmont area accounts for 34% of the state's total area, and its population accounts for 80% of the state's total. Further east lies the high plain area, with arid temperatures and an average annual precipitation of only 406 mm, 70% of which is summer rain.

Colorado’s economy has traditionally been dominated by mineral development and agriculture. It is rich in natural resources, including forests, coal, crude oil, natural gas, gold, silver, and various stones. Agricultural products mainly include corn, fruits, beef, and various vegetables. In order to get rid of over-reliance on mining and agriculture, the Colorado government has always taken economic "diversification" as its leading goal. It has now become a relatively developed country in the manufacturing, tourism, service, communications and high-tech industries, and transportation industries in the United States. state. Among them, tourism revenue ranks 8th among the states in the United States, and it is especially famous for its ski resorts in winter.