Connecticut Directory
Connecticut is in the north-eastern section of the United States of America. South Western Connecticut along with northern New Jersey and southern New York is part of the Tri-State Region. Connecticut is the second smallest state in New England and is diverse in its landscape featuring such geographical surroundings as hills and forests, beaches, colonial churches and urban areas.
In Connecticut, the tourism industry provides $4 billion a year, the main attraction being Long Island Sound shoreline which stretches for a distance of 250 miles. Connecticut has an average of 1-2 earthquakes per year and the odds of a damaging earthquake are 1 in 20 per year.
Connecticut was the 5th state of the United States of America and it commonly referred to as “The Constitution State.” When the American Revolution occurred in the 18th century, Connecticut was one of the Thirteen Colonies that revolted against the British rule.
The capital of Connecticut is Hartford and the largest city is Bridgeport. The second largest city in Connecticut, New Haven is home to Yale University which is the third oldest university in the United States.
Many famous people were born in Connecticut such as American President George W Bush, the actress Katherine Hepburn, Benedict Arnold and author Mark Twain.
