Connecticut

Fast Facts* The Native Americans discovered CT.* Our nickname is the "Constitution State".* Major Cities: Bridgeport, New Haven and Stamford* State Motto: He Who is Transplanted Still Sustains* CT became state on January 9, 1788* Our state capital is Hartford.*State Population:3,600,000* 5th state entering the Thirteen Colonies* State Abbreviation: CT* CT is located in the Northeast Region of The United States* Governor: Daniel Malloy* Bordering States: New York, Massachusetts and Rhode Island* CT has 8 counties. We live in Fairfield County.* Hartford is located in central CT.

State Symbols* State Tree: White Oak Tree* State Bird: American Robin* State Flower: Mountain Laurel* State Insect: Praying Manthis* State Animal: Sperm Whale* State Fruit: Peach

Mark Twain House

Essex Steam Train

Mystic Aquarium

Gillett Castle

Captain's CoveBridgeport, CT

Lyman Orchards

Groton Sub Base