Connecticut is a state in the northeastern United States. It is bordered by Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New York, and Long Island. The Connecticut River, one of the country’s major rivers, cuts the state in half. With only 5,543 square miles, it ranks 48th in size. It is the 29th most populous city and has the fourth highest population density. The Dutch were the first to settle in Connecticut, establishing a small settlement near where Hartford now stands. This settlement was short-lived, and England established major settlements in the 1630s. Connecticut was one of the Thirteen Colonies that revolted against British rule during the American Revolution. Connecticut became the fifth state when it was admitted to the Union in 1788.
Connecticut’s land was inhabited by native tribes prior to European settlement.
The Constitution State is Connecticut’s nickname. It has also been referred to as the Land of Consistent Habits and the Nutmeg State.
The Native American name for Connecticut is Quinnehtukqut, which means “next to the long tidal river.”
The Mountain Laurel is Connecticut’s state flower.
The Charter Oak is the state tree.
The sperm whale is Connecticut’s state animal, and the Eastern oyster is its state shellfish.
Connecticut’s state song is ‘Yankee Doodle.’
The state motto of Connecticut is Qui Transtulit Sustinet, which translates as “he who transplanted still sustains.”
Hartford is Connecticut’s capital city, and Bridgeport is its largest city.
In 1878, the first telephone book was published in New Haven, with only 50 names.
Mary Kies of South Killingly was the first woman to receive a United States patent in 1809.
The Hartford Courant is the oldest newspaper still in print in the United States. It has been in print since 1764.
Connecticut publishes approximately 144 daily, weekly, monthly, and Sunday newspapers.
Connecticut was the first state to issue license plates with a permanent expiration date.
The WWF headquarters are located in Stamford, Connecticut (World Wrestling Federation).
Fruit, vegetables, tobacco, poultry, dairy, forest, and nurseries are all part of Connecticut’s agriculture.
In 1917, Waterbury hosted the first all-female golf tournament.
Noah Webster, the first published dictionary’s author, was born in West Hartford.
PEZ, one of North America’s most popular candies, is manufactured in Orange, Connecticut.
Bear Mountain is Connecticut’s highest point.
Connecticut was only about 10% forested in 1800. Today, it is approximately 60% forested.
Pachaug State Forest, Connecticut’s largest state park, covers 29,292 acres.
Connecticut contains all three types of rocks: igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary.
Dinosaur tracks were discovered in Rocky Hill in 1966. Dinosaur State Park now occupies this site.
Sassafras was the first plant to be exported to England after settlement.
Connecticut has a total of 1,065 saltwater coastlines and 332 miles of jagged coastline.
Connecticut is home to 48 universities. Yale, Trinity College, and the United States are among them. The Coast Guard Academy
Connecticut has approximately 4,200 farms.
There are approximately 3,568 ponds and lakes in Connecticut.
The Praying Mantis is the state insect.
There are 107 state parks and 32 state forests in Connecticut.
Connecticut has the third highest number of millionaires (per capita) in the United States. New Canaan is the wealthiest town in Connecticut.
