Connecticut ( The Constitution State ) The name "Connecticut" comes from an Algonquin Indian word meaning "on the long tidal river". Connecticut was one of the original 13 states. 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. Connecticut is also an important industrial state. Some of the famous celebrities that were born in Connecticut include: Amy Brenneman, Heather Thomas, Meg Ryan, Ernest Borgnine, The Flag of Connecticut Ratified the Constitution in 1788 as the fifth State; flag adopted in 1897. The grapevines in the coat of arms refer to the three original colonies - Connecticut, New Haven, and Saybrook. The motto is based on the 80th Psalm.   Largest Cities in the State (2000) Bridgeport, 139,529; New Haven, 123,626; Hartford, 121,578; Stamford, 117,083; Waterbury, 107,271; Norwalk, 82,951; Danbury, 74,848; New Britain, 71,538; West Hartford, 63,589; Greenwich, 61,101   Business and Trade in Connecticut Agriculture: Nursery stock, eggs, dairy products, cattle, tobacco. Industries: Transportation equipment, machinery, electric equipment, fabricated metal products, chemical products, scientific instruments. State Symbols and Emblems Bird: Robin Flower: Mountain laurel (kalmia latifolia) Tree: White Oak (quercus alba) Song(s): Yankee Doodle Motto: Qui transtulit sustinet (He who transplanted still sustains) Connecticut Travel - Vacation Destinations & Recreation National parks and historic locations suitable for family vacations or day trips. • Thomaston Dam - Thomaston • Northfield Brook Lake - Thomaston • Mansfield Hollow Lake - MANSFIELD CENT • Connecticut State Route 169 - Dayville • Quinebaug & Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor - Putnam

Capital: Hartford     Local Weather  Statehood: 1788-01-09  Population: 3,405,565 (702.9 mi2)   Geographic Area (mi2)     Total 5,543.33     Water 698.53     Land 4,844.80     Rank 48th Largest   State Education:     Pub & Prv Schools     College & University     Libraries   Border States: Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island   Health Information:     Illicit Drug Use   Housing: In Connecticut, there are 1,385,975 housing units, averaging to 286.1 per sq mile.   Related Magazines:     Connecticut   Posters and Artwork Office Complex, Stamford, Connecticut, USA Photographic Print 24" x 18" • Monument Square, New London, Connecticut Art Print 17" x 11" • Masonic Temple, Hartford, Connecticut Art Print 11" x 17" • Easton, Connecticut, USA Photographic Print 24" x 18" • Central Park, Stamford, Connecticut Art Print 17" x 11" • Parade, State Street, New London, Connecticut Pre-Matted Print 11" x 14"