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CONNECTICUT


  • some general data of the state
General useful information
Note: some data are of constant value, while other are due to changes, fluctuations etc.
State and population
capital: Hartford // state code ISO: CT ; FIPS: US09
surface: 12549 sq.km = 4846 sq.mi // rank in USA: 48 // location: New England NE
climate: moderate; winters avg. slightly below freezing; warm, humid summers
entered USA as 5th state ratifying the Constitution on: 1788-01-09
administrative division: 8 counties
total population according to the census of 2000: 3,405,565
population density 2000: 271 per sq.km = 703 per sq.mi // net growth 1999-2000: 3,6%
main ethnic groups: white 82%; black 9%; Asian 2,5%; other 6%
Economy and infrastructure
chief crops: nursery stock, Christmas trees, mushrooms, vegetables, sweet corn, tobacco, apples
livestock (million): cattle: 0,06 / pigs: 0,004 / poultry: 4
timber/lumber: oak, birch, beech, maple
chief industries: manufacturing, retail trade, government, services, finances, insurance, real estate
chief industrial products: aircraft engines, submarines, helicopters, machinery, electronics
chief mining products: crushed stone, sand & gravel, dimension stone, clays, gemstones
Some physical landmarks
highest point in the state: Mt. Frissell 725 m = 2380 ft
other mountains: Bald Pk, Bear Mt., Bald Mt., Bradford Mt., Mohawk Mt.
lowest point in the state: sea level
lakes: Lake Candlewood
artificial lakes: Mansfield Hollow Lake, Thomaston Res.
rivers: Connecticut, Thames, Housatonic
others: islands: some small islets along the SW coast // deserts: none
Additional remarks, especially on the statistical information
other important features:
nick name(s): Constitution State, Nutmeg State
motto: Qui Transtulit Sustinet (He who transplanted still sustains)
song: Yankee Doodle
flower: Mountain laurel // bird: American robin // tree: White oak
primary sources:
World almanac and book of facts; National Geographic Atlas of the World; maps: WN world @tlas

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