Connecticut is the southernmost state in the New England region of the northeastern United States. source
Connecticut is the southernmost state in the New England region of the northeastern United States.
As of the 2010 Census, Connecticut features the highest per-capita income, Human Development Index (0.962), and median household income in the United States. source
As of the 2010 Census, Connecticut features the highest per-capita income, Human Development Index (0.962), and median household income in the United States.
Connecticut is bordered by Rhode Island to the east, Massachusetts to the north, New York to the west, and Long Island Sound to the south. source
Connecticut is bordered by Rhode Island to the east, Massachusetts to the north, New York to the west, and Long Island Sound to the south.
Connecticut is capital city is Hartford, and its most populous city is Bridgeport. source
Connecticut is capital city is Hartford, and its most populous city is Bridgeport.
Although Connecticut is technically part of New England, it is often grouped along with New York and New Jersey as the Tri-state area. source
Although Connecticut is technically part of New England, it is often grouped along with New York and New Jersey as the Tri-state area.
The state is named for the Connecticut River, a major U.S. river that approximately bisects the state. source
The state is named for the Connecticut River, a major U.S. river that approximately bisects the state.
The word "Connecticut" is derived from various anglicized spellings of an Algonquian word for "long tidal river". source
The word "Connecticut" is derived from various anglicized spellings of an Algonquian word for "long tidal river".
Connecticut is the third smallest state by area, the 29th most populous,and the fourth most densely populated of the 50 United States. source
Connecticut is the third smallest state by area, the 29th most populous,and the fourth most densely populated of the 50 United States.
Connecticut was influential in the development of the federal government of the United States. source
Connecticut was influential in the development of the federal government of the United States.
Connecticut's center of population is in Cheshire, New Haven County, which is also located within the Tri-State area. source
Connecticut's center of population is in Cheshire, New Haven County, which is also located within the Tri-State area.
Connecticut's first European settlers were Dutch. source
Connecticut's first European settlers were Dutch.
In 1662, the three colonies were merged under a royal charter, making Connecticut a crown colony. source
In 1662, the three colonies were merged under a royal charter, making Connecticut a crown colony.
The Connecticut River, Thames River, and ports along the Long Island Sound have given Connecticut a strong maritime tradition which continues today. source
The Connecticut River, Thames River, and ports along the Long Island Sound have given Connecticut a strong maritime tradition which continues today.
Connecticut has a long maritime history and a reputation based on that history—yet the state has no direct oceanfront (technically speaking) source
Connecticut has a long maritime history and a reputation based on that history—yet the state has no direct oceanfront (technically speaking)
Connecticut's warmest temperature is 106 °F (41 °C) which occurred in Danbury on July 15, 1995. source
Connecticut's warmest temperature is 106 °F (41 °C) which occurred in Danbury on July 15, 1995.
The coldest temperature is −32 °F (−36 °C) which occurred in the Northwest Hills Falls Village on February 16, 1943, and Coventry on January 22, 1961. source
The coldest temperature is −32 °F (−36 °C) which occurred in the Northwest Hills Falls Village on February 16, 1943, and Coventry on January 22, 1961.