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Connecticut
Connecticut is a state of the
United States, part of the New
England region. Connecticut was
one of the thirteen colonies that
revolted against British rule in State nickname: The Constitution State
the American Revolution.
USS Connecticut was named in
honor of this state.
Capital Hartford
Largest City Bridgeport
Ranked 48th
Area 14,371 km2
- Total 12,559 km2
- Land 1,809 km2
- Water 12.6%
Population Ranked 29th
- Total (2000) 3,405,565
History - Density 271/km2
Admittance into
The name "Connecticut" comes from Union 5th
an Algonquin Indian word meaning - Order
"on the long tidal river". - Date January 9, 1788
Connecticut was one of the Time zone Eastern: UTC-5/-4
original 13 states. The first
Europeans to settle permanently Latitude 40æ58'N to 42æ3'N
in Connecticut were English Longitude 71æ47'W to 73æ44'W
Puritans from Massachusetts in Width 113 km
1633. Its first constitution, the Length 177 km
"Fundamental Orders", was adopted Elevation
on January 14, 1639, while its -Highest 725 meters
current constitution, the fourth -Mean 152 meters
for Connecticut, was adopted in -Lowest 0 meters
1965.
ISO 3166-2: US-CT
Law and Government
The capital of Connecticut is Hartford and has been the sole capital since
1875. Unlike most other states, Connecticut does not have county
governments, rather there is the state government and then the government of
the local municipalities.
Geography
Connecticut is bordered on the south by Long Island Sound, on the west by
New York State, on the north by Massachusetts, and on the east by Rhode
Island. The state capital is Hartford, and the other major cities include
New Haven, New London, Norwich and Bridgeport. In all, there are a total of
169 incorporated towns in Connecticut.
The Connecticut River cuts through the center of the state, flowing into
Long Island Sound, Connecticut's outlet to the Atlantic Ocean. Connecticut's
rural areas and small towns contrast sharply with its industrial cities.
Many towns center around a small park, known as a "green". Near the green
may stand a small white church, a town meeting hall, a tavern and several
colonial houses. Forests, rivers, lakes, waterfalls and a sandy shore add to
the state's beauty. There are no county seats in the state.
Economy
Connecticut is an important center of the insurance industry and home of
Yale University. Many inhabitants are employed in New York City. The total
gross state product for 1999 was $151 billion placing Connecticut 22nd in
the nation. The Per Capita Income for 2000 was $40,640 giving Connecticut
the second highest Per Capita Income of the nation, after New Jersey. The
agricultural output for the state is nursey stock, eggs, dairy products,
cattle and tobacco. Its industrial outputs are transportation equipment,
machinery, electrical equipment, fabricated metal products, chemical
products and scientific instruments.
Demographics
As of the 2000 census, the population of Connecticut is 3,405,565. Its
population grew 3.6% (118,449) from its 1990 levels. According to the 2000
census, 81.6% (2,760,355) identified themselves as White, 9.4% (320,323) as
Hispanic or Latino, 9.1% (309,843) as black, 2.4% (82,313) as Asian, 0.3%
(9,639) as American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.04% (1,366) as Native
Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 4.3% (147,201) as other, and 2.2% (74,848)
identified themselves as belonging to two or more races.
6.6% of its population were reported as under 5, 24.7% under 18, and 13.8%
were 65 or older. Females made up approximately 51.6% of the population.
Important Cities and Towns
* Bridgeport * Norwalk
* New Haven * Danbury
* Hartford * New Britain
* Stamford * West Hartford
* Waterbury * Greenwich
Education
Colleges and Universities
* Albertus Magnus College * Southern Connecticut State
* Central Connecticut State University
University * Teikyo Post University
* Charter Oak State College * Trinity College
* Connecticut College * United States Coast Guard
* Eastern Connecticut State Academy
University * University of Bridgeport
* Fairfield University * University of Connecticut
* Holy Apostles College and * University of Hartford
Seminary * University of New Haven
* Mitchell College * Wesleyan University
* Quinnipiac College * Western Connecticut State
* Rensselaer at Hartford University
* Sacred Heart University * Yale University
* St. Joseph College
Professional Sport Teams
* Connecticut Sun Women's National Basketball Association
Minor league baseball teams:
* Bridgeport Bluefish
* New Haven Ravens
* Norwich Navigators
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