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Back to US States Page Connecticut Capital: Hartford Population: 3,483,372 (source: 2003 Census estimate) Largest City: Bridgeport Connecticut State Symbols State Nickname: Constitution State State Slogan: Full of Surprises State Motto: Qui transtulit sustinet (He who transplanted still sustains) State flower: Mountain laurel State bird: American Robin State fish: American shad (state fish), Eastern Oyster (state shellfish) State tree: White Oak State mammal: Sperm whale State foods: Fun Facts About Connecticut The Connecticut state flag has three grape vines on it that stand for the original three settlements. Connecticut is home to the United States Coast Guard Academy. Much of the US Constitution was taken from laws formed in early Connecticut. Connecticut is the home to many inventions including the helicopter, sewing machine, vulcanized rubber (for tires), revolver, and the cotton gin. Becoming a State Date admitted: Wednesday, January 9, 1788 Number admitted: 5 Prior Name: Connecticut Colony, then sovereign state in Confederation Postal Abbreviation: CT The Geography of Connecticut Total Size: 4,845 sq. miles (source: 2003 Census) Geographical Low Point: Long Island Sound at Sea Level (source: U.S. Geological Survey) Geographical High Point: Mt. Frissell on south slope at State line at 2,380 feet, located in the county/subdivision of Litchfield (source: U.S. Geological Survey) Central Point: Located in Hartford County approx. at East Berlin (source: U.S. Geological Survey) Counties: 8 (source: National Association of Counties) Back to US States Page Back to Geography Home Page

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