CT
Northeast5th state
Connecticut
The Constitution State
Capital
Hartford
Population
3,626,205
Area
5,543 sq mi
Founded
January 9, 1788
Highlights
- Home to Yale University, one of the world's top universities
- Birthplace of the American insurance industry
- Rich colonial history along the Connecticut River Valley
- Mystic Seaport, the nation's leading maritime museum
Top Metropolitan Cities
Hartford
121,054
The state capital and insurance industry hub, home to the Mark Twain House.
Bridgeport
148,654
Connecticut's largest city, a vibrant port city on Long Island Sound.
New Haven
130,250
Home to Yale University and the birthplace of the American hamburger.
Stamford
135,470
A major financial center and corporate headquarters hub near New York City.
Waterbury
113,981
Known as the 'Brass City' for its historic role in the brass manufacturing industry.