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Connecticut - The Constitution State

Connecticut

Introduction to Connecticut

Connecticut, located in the New England region of the northeastern United States, is one of the original thirteen colonies. Known for its blend of coastal cities and rural towns, Connecticut offers a mix of history, industry, and natural beauty. The state is bordered by Massachusetts to the north, Rhode Island to the east, New York to the west, and Long Island Sound to the south, giving it both land and waterfront charm.

Geography and Climate

Connecticut’s landscape features rolling hills, river valleys, and a scenic coastline along Long Island Sound. The Connecticut River, which flows through the center of the state, has played a vital role in its development. The climate includes cold winters with snowfall and warm summers, making it ideal for both winter sports and summer recreation.

Economy and Culture

Connecticut has a diverse economy, historically rooted in manufacturing and shipbuilding, and now strong in finance, insurance, and education. The state is home to prestigious universities and cultural institutions, as well as vibrant arts and culinary scenes. Its history is woven into the nation’s story, from colonial settlement to modern innovation.

Notable Features

With its mix of historical landmarks, coastal beauty, and thriving communities, Connecticut offers both residents and visitors a unique connection to America’s past and present.

Connecticut Symbols

Fast Facts and Interesting Facts

Fact	Detail	Interesting Facts
Region	Northeast (New England)	Connecticut’s Fundamental Orders of 1639 are often called the first written constitution in the Western tradition. The state played a key role in the American Revolution, producing supplies and ships for the Continental Army. The first nuclear-powered submarine, USS Nautilus, was built in Groton. Hartford is considered the “Insurance Capital of the World.” The Connecticut River is the longest river in New England, running entirely within the U.S. Yale University, founded in 1701 in New Haven, is one of the oldest Ivy League schools. The Pez candy company has its U.S. headquarters and a museum in Orange, CT. Connecticut has no county government—local municipalities handle administration. Mark Twain wrote “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” and “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” while living in Hartford. The hamburger is claimed to have been invented at Louis’ Lunch in New Haven in 1900.
Population	~3.6 million
Area	5,543 sq mi (14,357 km²)
Statehood Date	January 9, 1788 (5th state)
Capital City	Hartford
Largest City	Bridgeport
Abbreviation	CT
Nickname	The Constitution State
Geography	Small coastal state with rolling hills, rivers, and Long Island Sound shoreline
Bordering States	New York, Massachusetts, Rhode Island
Economy	Finance, insurance, manufacturing, health care, education
State Tree	Charter Oak (White Oak)
State Bird	American Robin


Our Content
	Interactive and Printable Connecticut Maps and Map Activities This section features numerous interactive and printable Connecticut maps. Students can even use our Maptivation program to make their own Connecticut map.

	History of Connecticut Connecticut was founded in the 1630s by English settlers, including Thomas Hooker, who established the Fundamental Orders, one of the first written constitutions in America. It played an important role in the American Revolution, contributing supplies, troops, and political leadership.

	Famous People from Connecticut Connecticut was home to celebrated authors like Mark Twain, who wrote classics such as The Adventures of Tom Sawyer in his Hartford home, and Harriet Beecher Stowe, whose novel Uncle Tom’s Cabin fueled the anti-slavery movement. Both writers lived as neighbors in Hartford, leaving a lasting literary legacy for the state.

	Connecticut Literacy and Comprehension Exercises This section offers a variety of literacy and reading comprehension activities, including engaging passages with question sets, cloze reading exercises, and lessons on text elements and structure. These resources are generally suitable for students in grades 4–8.

	Fun Connecticut Printables and Coloring Activities This section features fun and educational Connecticut-themed coloring activities and printables, including state symbols, a state flag outline, a 'Welcome to Connecticut' sign, and much more!

	Fun Connecticut and United States Online Games This section provides some really exciting online games such as Connecticut or Not Connecticut, Collage America, Ameriquake, Conquer the States, Draw America, and several more.