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    Connecticut - Wikipedia

    • Connecticut is a state in the New England region of the Northeastern United States. It borders Rhode Island to the east, Massachusetts to the north, New York to the west, and Long Island Sound to the south. Its capital is Hartford, and its most populous city is Bridgeport. Connecticut lies between the major hubs of New York City and Boston along the Northeast C… See more

    History

    The name Connecticut is derived from the Mohegan-Pequot word that has been translated as "long tidal river" and … See more

    Geography

    Connecticut is bordered on the south by Long Island Sound, on the west by New York, on the north by Massachusetts, and on the east by Rhode Island. The state capital and fourth largest city is Hartford, and other … See more

    Admitted to the UnionJanuary 9, 1788 (5th)
    CapitalHartford
    Largest cityBridgeport
    Elevation500 ft (150 m)
    More Than Meets the Eye
    More Than Meets the Eye
    A New England State with History and Charm
    A New England State with History and Charm
    Map of connecticut
    Demographics

    As of the 2020 United States census, Connecticut has a population of 3,605,944, an increase of 31,847 people (0.9%) from the 2010 United States census. Among the census records, 20.4% of the population was under … See more

    Economy

    The total 2023 gross state product for Connecticut was $345.9 billion, up from $321.7 billion in 2022.
    Connecticut's adjusted per capita personal income in 2022 was estimated at $77,940, third-highe… See more

    Transport

    The Interstate highways in the state are Interstate 95 (I-95) traveling southwest to northeast along the coast, I-84 traveling southwest to northeast in the center of the state, I-91 traveling north to south in the center of th… See more

    Law and government

    Hartford has been the sole capital of Connecticut since 1875. Before then, New Haven and Hartford alternated as dual capitals.
    Connecticut is known as the "Constitution State". Th… See more

    Politics

    Connecticut is a blue state. As of 2024, both of its U.S. Senators, all five of its U.S. House representatives, as well as its Governor, Lt. Governor, Attorney General, and Secretary of State, are members of the Democrati… See more

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