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Founded in 1871, Colorado Springs, county seat of El Paso County, is the 2^nd largest city in Colorado with a population of about 380,000. It is located near at the base of the Rocky Mountains near famous Pikes Peak, approximately 60 miles south of Denver. The Colorado Springs metro area includes El Paso County and Teller County.

Colorado Springs' economy is centered around military, defense, high-tech manufacturing, and tourism. Colorado Springs is the home of the Air Force Academy, as well as military bases, such as Fort Carson, and other national defense agencies. Because of its proximity to Pikes Peak and the Rockies, it attract visitors who enjoy the many nearby trails and over 200 parks, which offer beautiful mountain scenery and interesting rock formations. Attractions include the Garden Of The Gods Park, Seven Falls, Cave of The Winds, Monument Valley Park, and the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo.

Colleges and universities include Colorado College, The United States Air Force Academy, The University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, Pikes Peak Community College, DeVry University, Colorado Technical, Regis University and Troy University.