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Connecticut

Connecticut

Connecticut is a state located in the New England region of the United States bordered by Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and New York. Connecticut has a varied climate with a humid continental climate in the interior sections of the state and a humid subtropical climate near the shoreline. Winter temperatures are typically cold with the average high of 31 °F. Summers are warm and humid with the average high of 83 °F.

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About Connecticut

The first English settlers came to the region in 1633 and settled at Windsor. These settlers were from Massachusetts led by Thomas Hooker. Many other Colonial settlements developed in the state from Whetherfield in 1634 to New London in 1646. Connecticut was officially entered into the union on January 9, 1788 as the 5th state with a total land area of 5,543 square miles.

The capital city of Connecticut is Hartford with the largest city being Bridgeport. Connecticut is also known as the Constitution State. The state bird is the Robin, the state flower is the Mountain Laurel, and the state tree is the White Oak. Connecticut's state motto is Qui Transtulit Sustinet meaning He Who Transplanted Still Sustains.

Connecticut is filled with things to do! Bond with nature at the Rocky Neck State Park in East Lyme, CT. This beach located on the Long Island Sound offers fishing, hiking, swimming, and much more to chill out. If you are feeling lucky check out Foxwoods Casino in Ledyard, CT. Craps, Blackjack, and Slots are just a few of the exciting games found here. Not into gambling? Foxwoods has you covered with movie theaters, restaurants, a jazz club, and scheduled concerts and performances.

The hamburger was claimed to be invented at Louis’ Lunch in New Haven, CT. The burgers here are toasted on white bread with cheese, onions or tomato. Burgers are grilled upright in old-fashioned broilers. Don’t even think about asking for ketchup, you will probably be denied! If you had something sweet in mind, the Belgique Patisserie in Kent, CT delivers up homemade chocolates and pastries to satisfy your sweet tooth. Wash it all down with a cup of rich, Belgian hot chocolate!

Some Famous People from Connecticut:

*Ethan Allan-American Revolutionary soldier. Born in Litchfield, CT.
*George W. Bush-43rd U.S. President and 47th governor of Texas. Born in New Haven, CT.
*Will Friedle-American actor and comedian. Born in Hartford, CT.
*Charles Goodyear-Inventor of vulcanized rubber. Born in New Haven, CT.
*Katharine Hepburn-Actress. Born in Hartford, CT.
*Meg Ryan-American Actress. Born in Fairfield, CT.

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GROTON, CT - JANUARY 11: Actor Jerry Trainor addresses the crowd during a question and answer session at Naval Submarine Base New London on January 11, 2012 in Groton, Connecticut. The cast of Nickelodeon's iCarly were presenting a special military family screening of iMeet The First Lady, an episode of their show featuring Michelle Obama.

HARTFORD, CT - JANUARY 9: Shabazz Napier #13 of the Connecticut Huskies passes by Gary Browne #14 and Dominique Rutledge #1 of the West Virginia Mountaineers at the XL Center on January 9, 2012 in Hartford, Connecticut.

HARTFORD, CT - JANUARY 9: Andre Drummond #12 of the Connecticut Huskies reacts after scoring despite the defense of Jabarie Hinds #4 of the West Virginia Mountaineers at the XL Center on January 9, 2012 in Hartford, Connecticut.

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 05: Three sisters who died in a Christmas Day fire appear on a funeral program on January 5, 2012 in New York City. Hundreds of people attended the service to remember Lilian Badger, 9, and her twin sisters Sarah and Grace, 7, who died in a fire in Stamford, CT on Christmas morning. The girls' mother, Madonna Badger, and her friend Michael Borcina were the only survivors of the fire, attributed to a bag of smoldering ash and embers. Officials reported the girls had wanted the ash out of the fireplace so that Santa Claus could come through the chimney.

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