Facts and Information for Connecticut

Map of U.S. Fish & Wildlife Refuges in Connecticut

Reference: www.fws.gov/refuges/refugeLocatorMaps/Connecticut.html

Official Connecticut State Website	http://www.ct.gov/
State Capital	Hartford
Origin of State Name	The name Connecticut originates from the Indian word "Quinnehtukqut" (beside the long tidal river). The name Connecticut was established early in the 1600's (referring to the Connecticut River).
Joined the Union	Connecticut became the 5th state on January 9, 1788
State Bird	Migratory Thrush Also known as American Robin (Turdus migratorius)
State Fish	American Shad (Alosa sapidissima)
State Shellfish	Eastern Oyster (Crassostrea virginica)
State Animal	Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus)
State Insect	European Praying Mantis (family: Mantidae, order: Orthoptera)
State Tree	Charter Oak (White Oak Quercus alba)
State Flower	Mountain Laurel (Kalmia latifolia)
State Mineral	Garnet (Almandine garnet)
State Folk Dance	Square Dance
State Fossil	Eubrontes Giganteus A large three toed track
State Song	“Yankee Doodle”
State Cantata	"The Nutmeg, Homeland of Liberty" cantata by Dr. Stanley L. Ralph
State Motto	"Qui Transtulit Sustinet" He who transplanted still sustains
State Nickname	Constitution State Nutmeg State (un-official)
State Hero	Nathan Hale
State Heroine	Prudence Crandall
State Composer	Charles Edward Ives
State Troubadour	Pierce Campbell
State Ship	USS Nautilus
State Flagship and Tall Ship Ambassador	Freedom Schooner Amistad, a recreation of the original La Amistad, which was a part of a successful slavery revolt in 1939.
State Aircraft	The Corsair F4U One of the best fighter-bomber aircraft built during World War II.
Time Zone Location	EST - Eastern Standard (GMT - 5 hours)
Population projected estimate for year 2010 based on U.S. Census 2000 results.
Male	1,730,489
Female	1,847,001
Total	3,577,490
Crime Information	Crime Statistics for 1997 - 2006
Median Household Income (latest figures available)	$55,970
Unemployment Rate	5.0
10 Largest Cities by Population	Brdigeport New Haven Hartford Stamford Waterbury Norwalk Danbury New Britain Bristol Meriden
Cities and Towns	Connecticut Cities & Towns
Counties	Connecticut Counties
Major Universities	Major Connecticut Universities
Major Rivers	Major Connecticut Rivers
Major Lakes	Major Connecticut Lakes
Total Land Area	4,844.80 Square Miles
Total Water Area	698.53 Square Miles
Total of Both Land And Water Area	5,543.33 Square Miles
General Coastline	185 Miles
Lowest Elevation	Long Island Sound; sea level
Highest Elevation	Mount Frissell; 2,380 feet

REFERENCES
• CT.gov State of Connecticut, 2/9/2008, http://www.ct.gov/
• Colorado Department of Personnel & Administration, 02/24/2008 , http://www.colorado.gov/dpa/doit/archives/history/symbemb.htm
• NWRS - Refuge Locator Map, 2/9/2008, http://www.fws.gov/refuges/refugeLocatorMaps/
• Interim Projections of the Male Population for the United States and States: April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2030, 2/9/2008, http://www.census.gov/population/projections/SummaryTabA2.pdf
• Interim Projections of the Female Population for the United States and States: April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2030, 2/9/2008, http://www.census.gov/population/projections/SummaryTabA3.pdf
• United States Crime Rates 1960 - 2006, 2/9/2008, http://www.disastercenter.com/crime/uscrime.htm
• Connecticut, http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Connecticut&oldid=191345449 (last visited Feb. 16, 2008).