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My states name is Connecticut.

The two letters abbreviation of this state is CT.
2.1- The population of Connecticut was around 3,574,097 in 2010. Using statistics from the 2010 United States
Census.
2.2- As of the 2010 U.S. Census, Connecticut's race and ethnic percentages were:
- 77.6% White (71.2% Non-Hispanic White, 6.4% White Hispanic)
- 10.1% Black or African American
- 0.3% American Indian and Alaska Native
- 3.8% Asian
- 5.6% from some other race
- 2.6% Two or more races.
2.3- Some Famous historic people born in Connecticut are:
- George W. Bush, the 43rd president of the United States, was born in New Haven.
- Charles Dow, founder of the Wall Street Journal, was born in Sterling.
- Katharine Houghton Hepburn, named by the American Film Institute as the greatest female star in Hollywood
history, was born in Hartford.
- Noah Webster was born in Hartford in an area that is now part of West Hartford and was the author of the Blue
Backed Speller, now known as Webster's Dictionary.
3.1- This state become part of the United Stated in January 9, 1788.
3.2- Some Important events in Connecticuts history:
-1639 - Because they wanted to create a plan for the type of government they wanted, Thomas Hooker, John Haynes
and Roger Ludlow wrote a document which has been called the first written constitution. This was the Fundamental
Orders of Connecticut Many historians have said that this was the basis for the United States Constitution.
-1675 - 76 - Connecticut participates in King Philip's War which was fought in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
-1789 - Oliver Ellsworth and William Samuel Johnson begin service as first United States Senators from
Connecticut.
- 1877 - The first telephone exchange in the world is opened in New Haven, Connecticut.
- 1900 - First United States Navy Submarine, Holland, constructed by Electric Boat Company.
3.3 -Traditional Connecticut Opera: organized during the time of the New Year, which draw people from far off
places.
- There is also a Connecticut tradition of calling meetings of citizens at the time of the end of an Old year and arrival
of New Year. Their opinions and suggestions are welcomed on various society relevant issues, possible execution of
which can help in further development and improvement of the city.
4.1.1- This state is located in the North East Region of the USA.
4.1.2- This state is in the Eastern: UTC 5/4 Time Zone.
4.1.3- The states that share borders with this state are Massachusetts, New York and Rhode Island.

4.1.4- This is a coastal state of the USA.

4.1.5- If you drive from Tampa to Connecticut should use the I-275 N, I-75N, I-95N passing through Georgia, South
Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey and New York.
4.2.1- Connecticuts size is 5,543 sq mi(14,357 sq km).
4.2.2- The state compared with Cuba in size is like 0.13 of the area of the country.
4.3.1- The land in this state is flat.
4.3.2- The highest peak in Connecticut is Bear Mountain in Salisbury in the northwest corner of the state and has an
important body of water know as The Connecticut River that cuts through the center of the state.
4.3.3- Connecticut has a humid continental climate, with cold winters and warm humid summers.
4.4
4.4.1- The capital of this state is Hartford but is not the largest city.
4.4.2-

Connecticuts largest

city is

Bridgeport. And

others

major

city by

population

are

New

Haven, Stamford, Waterbury and Norwalk.

4.4.3- Famous Landmarks and Locations in Connecticut:
- The famous Yale University is regarded as the third oldest institution of higher education in the U.S.
- Mystic Seaport: maritime museum on the Mystic River is home to notable sailing ships and boats.
- USS Nautilus was the world's first nuclear-powered submarine.
5.1- Connecticut receive an estimated of 6.4 million of visitants annually visitors can enjoy there restaurants,
museums, galleries, theaters, historic sites, entertainment, casinos, state parks, marinas, community festivals, fairs,
concerts, special events.
5.2- Major Companies based in the state:
- United Technologies Corporation or UTC
- Sikorsky Aircraft where it makes helicopters.
- Electric Boat subsidiary of General Dynamics, which makes submarines in Groton.
5.3- New Haven-style pizza, born when Neapolitan immigrants settled in US cities, starts with a thin, crispy crust,
and is topped with garlic, oregano, olive oil and just a sprinkling of cheese. Over time, clams were added from local
waters and the flatbread-like pies rose in popularity and are now synonymous with the Connecticut name.
5.4- Bridgeport Sound Tigers and Hartford Wolf Pack they both play hockey.
- Connecticut Sun woman basketball players.
- Connecticut Wildcats they play at the USA rugby league.