Statehood
Jan 9, 1788
Connecticut
Capital
Hartford
Nickname
Constitution State
Connecticut
About
Located in the New England region of the US, Connecticut is the third-smallest state by total area. The state's largest metropolitan area is the greater New York City area. Connecticut's official state mammal is the Sperm Whale. The name Connecticut comes from the Mohegan-Pequot word "Quinnetuket."
Trivia
The lollipop was invented in Connecticut. The first helicopter flew in Connecticut. Connecticut's biggest city is Bridgeport. Connecticut is one of the six states that make up New England.
