Connecticut Almanac: Facts and Figures

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Connecticut is the southernmost of the New England states of the US. By the mid-19th century the state's economy was dominated by manufacturing, and Hartford, its capital, had become one of the chief centers of the US insurance industry. In the 1990s Connecticut was particularly noted for producing aircraft engines, helicopters, submarines, and firearms.

Connecticut Almanac
Official Name	Connecticut
Capital	Hartford
Nick Name	The Constitution State (Official: 1959)
Motto	Qui Transtulit Sustinet (He who transplanted still sustains)
Location & Region	41.76570 N, 072.68386 W			Northeast
Constitution Ratified	Dec. 30, 1965
Statehood	January 09, 1788			5th State
Population	3,405,565	702.90 sq mi.		29th
Largest City (by population)	Bridgeport, New Haven, Hartford, Stamford, Waterbury
Bordering States	North: Massachusetts East: Rhode Island South: Long Island Sound West: New York State
Number of Counties	8 Counties in Connecticut
Largest County (by population)	Fairfield	882,567		626 sq mi.
Electoral Votes	7 (as of the 2004 Presidential Election)
US Congress	2 Senators; 6 Representatives (5 Representatives as of the 2002 election)
Time Zone	Eastern Standard Time
Connecticut Climate and Weather
The seasonal conditions in Connecticut reflect the typical climate of the northeastern states; spring is short, while summers are generally hot and humid, with much cooler weather in the hills and mountains. Fall is definitely cooler, especially at night, and winters can be long and severe with heavy snow. Precipitation amounts vary from 35 to 50 inches a year inland, with slightly lower amounts occurring along the Atlantic Ocean coastal areas.
Highest Temperature	105 degrees Jul. 22, 1926 - Waterbury
Lowest Temperature	-32 degrees Feb. 16, 1943 - Falls Village
Avg Temp: High - Low	84.8 degrees		16.7 degrees
Connecticut Highest, Lowest, and Mean Elevations (Feet)
Mean Elevation	500
Highest Point	Mt. Frissell, on south slope			2,380
Lowest Point	Long Island Sound			Sea level
Connecticut Land Area (Square Miles)
Geographic Center	Hartford
Total Area	5,543.33			48th
Land Area	4,844.80			87.40%
Water Area	698.53			12.60%
Forested Land Area			60.1%
Dimensions (Length - Width)	110 miles		70 miles
Source:(US Census, April 1, 2000)

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US Congress	2 Senators; 6 Representatives (5 Representatives as of the 2002 election)
GOVERNOR:	John G. Rowland