The capital of Connecticut is Hartford.
The Postal Code for Connecticut: CT
The typical abbreviation for Connecticut: Conn.
Time Zone:
The state of Connecticut is in the Eastern Time (EST/EDT) zone and observes daylight saving time.
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When the people of Connecticut refer to themselves: Connecticuter or Nutmegger
Population: According to the 2006 Census estimates, Connecticut has a population of 3,504,809 people.
This represents 1.17% of the national total, making it the 29th most populous state.
The following are population changes since the last Census. The population counts after year 2000 are estimates.
| Year | Population | Change |
| 2006 | 3,504,809 | +0.12% since 2005 |
| 2005 | 3,500,701 | +0.19% since 2004 |
| 2004 | 3,493,893 | +0.20% since 2003 |
| 2003 | 3,486,960 | +0.84% since 2002 |
| 2002 | 3,457,927 | +0.72% since 2001 |
| 2001 | 3,433,201 | +0.81% since 2000 |
| 2000 | 3,405,565 | Last Census Count |
Area:
The area of Connecticut is 5,543 square miles (14,356.30 km²).
This represents 0.15% of the national total.
Connecticut ranks as the 48th largest state.
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Density:
The population density of Connecticut is 723.39 people per square mile (279.30 people/km²).
Connecticut ranks 4th in population density.
Nicknames for Connecticut: "The Constitution State"; "The Nutmeg State"
State Motto: "Qui Transtulit Sustinet" (He Who Transplanted Still Sustains)
State Bird: American Robin (turdus migratorius)
State Tree: White Oak (quercus alba)
State Flower: Mountain Laurel (kalmia latifolia)
State Song: "Yankee Doodle"
Statehood:
Connecticut became the 5th state on Jan 9, 1788.
Useful State Links
The state website for Connecticut can be found at:
The portal for Connecticut tourism:
For information about Connecticut fishing regulations and licenses requirements:
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Communities Ranked by Population (Top-15)
 
| Rank | City | 2005
Population | National
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| 1 | Bridgeport | 139,008 | 157 |
| 2 | Town of Bridgeport | 139,008 | 158 |
| 3 | Hartford | 124,397 | 182 |
| 4 | New Haven | 124,791 | 183 |
| 5 | Town of New Haven | 124,791 | 184 |
| 6 | Town of Hartford | 124,397 | 188 |
| 7 | Stamford | 120,045 | 197 |
| 8 | Town of Stamford | 120,045 | |
| 9 | Waterbury | 107,902 | |
| 10 | Town of Waterbury | 107,902 | |
| 11 | Norwalk | 84,437 | |
| 12 | Town of Norwalk | 84,437 | |
| 13 | Danbury | 78,736 | |
| 14 | Town of Danbury | 78,736 | |
| 15 | New Britain | 71,254 | |
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Miscellaneous Information
| Census Region: 1 (Northeast) |
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| Census Division: 1 (New England) |
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| State FIPS-55 Code: 09 |
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| Office of Management and Budget (OMB): Region I / Region 1 |
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| ISO-3166-2 Code: US-CT |
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