Connecticut (English: State of Connecticut) is a northeastern U.S. state New England region is one of the most southern state. The time of independence in the United States, is one of 13 states Union. Zeng Yi of the state named after U.S. Navy warship USS Connecticut. History "Connecticut" (Connecticut) one from the Mohican (Mohegan) Indian languages "Quinnehtukqut", meaning "there is a long river place" or "the long tidal river." 1638, The Hartford's residents through the modern history of the first written constitution. Law and Government Geography The state can be divided into five geographic areas: Takenike, the Central Valley, Western New England Highlands, East New England Highlands, and Coastal Plain. Travel and Tourist Information National Park Economy America's richest state per capita Population The 2003 census, Connecticut had 3,483,372 people. Than in 1990 grew 6%. Which * 77.5% are white * 9.4% Hispanic * 9.1% were African American * 2.4% Asian Americans * 0.3% Native * 2.2% mixed race Residents in Connecticut ancestors, the Italian Americans (18.6%), followed by Irish (16.6%), British (10.3%), German (9.9%) and Poles (8.3%). The total population, percentage of residents aged below 6.6%, 24.7% under the age of 18, 13.8% aged over 65. Women hold 51.6% of the whole population. Connecticut, the proportion of the population of faith: * 50% Roman Catholic Roman Catholic * 34% Protestant (Protestant) * 1% Other Christian Other Christian Christian School * 3% of other religious believers Other Religions * 6% non-believers Non-Religious Protestants in Connecticut, the proportion of different faction, of which the highest Baptist Baptist (5%), followed by the main church Episcopalian (4%) and Methodist School Methodist (4%). Administrative Division Connecticut Counties Important cities and towns * State Capital: Hartford (Hartford) * Bridgeport (Bridgeport) * New Haven (New Haven) * Waterbury (Waterbury) * New Britain (New Britain) * Middletown (Middletown) * Storrs * Westport (Westport) * Darien (Darien) * Cos Cob * Greenwich (Greenwich) Education University * Yale University (Yale University) * Wesleyan University with (Wesleyan University) * Ya Bote Magnus College (Albert Magnus College) * Southern Connecticut State University (Southern Connecticut State University) * University of Bridgeport (University of Bridgeport) * University of Bridgeport College of Electrical Engineering (Bridgeport Engineering Institute) * Sacred Heart University (Sacred Heart University) * Central Connecticut State University (Central Connecticut State University) * Cat Eau School (Charter Oak College) * Research Center of Hartford (Hartford Graduate Center) * Trinity College (Trinity College) * University of Connecticut (University of Connecticut) (2.7 万 students) * Connecticut College (Connecticut College) * Eastern Connecticut State University (Eastern Connecticut State University) Fairfield * University (Fairfield University) * University of Hartford (University of Hartford) * Saint Joseph College (St. Joseph College) * New Haven University (University of New Haven) * Post University (Post College) * 昆尼皮雅克 College (Quinnipiac College) * Feng Sheng Yier Texas College (St. Alphonsus College) * Western Connecticut State University (Western Connecticut State University) Major sports organizations Baseball * Little League o New Britain Rock Cats (New Britain Rock Cats, 2A East League level, home team: Minnesota Twins) o University of Delaware defenders (Connecticut Defenders, 2A East League level, home team: San Francisco Giants) o Independent Union + Bridgeport Bluefish (Bridgeport Bluefish, Atlantic Union) Basketball * WNBA o Connecticut Sun (Conneticut Sun) * NCAA o University of Connecticut Football * NCAA o University of Connecticut Casino * Foxwoods * Mohegan Sun Additional Information Major highway * Interstate 84 * Interstate 91 * Interstate 95
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History
"Connecticut" comes from the Indian word for "tidal river basin." The original place of residence for the Indians. 5000-7000 about the state of existing indigenous Indians. 1614 Dutch first into the Connecticut River. 1634, British immigrants here. In 1637 the British defeated the indigenous Indian state, possession here. January 9, 1788 approved the constitution, became the original 13 states of the 5 state. Both the modern city within the state, there are forested mountains and dotted with houses in the quiet village of 17,18 century. Although there is no large cities, but it is a highly industrialized states with the highest per capita income. Manufacturing industry is well developed, many new industrial products the United States first put into operation here. Good employment opportunities and educational institutions, beautiful living environment to attract more immigrants. Irish immigrants began arriving in 1840. After the Civil War, France and Canada are also here with immigrants. The late 19th century, immigrants mainly from Italy, Poland, Austria-Hungary and Russia and so on. Most Italian immigrants living in New Haven; Poles concentrated in the Naugatuck River; French-speaking Canadians are concentrated in the Northeast; black immigrants in 1970 to 6%, most concentrated in the city; Puerto Ricans living mainly at Stanford and Bridgeport.
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Geography
Connecticut mild and rainy climate with four distinct seasons. 8 to 9 times in the month of year affected by the hurricane, but not serious. The average winter temperature is slightly lower than 0 ℃, the average summer temperature is about 21 ~ 24 ℃, the average annual rainfall of 1092 mm. Forest area accounts for 65% of the total area of the state, almost all private forest. Mountain forests are mostly hardwood forest, mainly maple trees, beech, white oak, hickory, elm, poplar and birch and so on. White-tailed deer within the forest and the fox, rabbits and other animals.
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Population
The 2003 census, Connecticut had 3,483,372 people. Than in 1990 grew 6%. Which 77.5% were white 9.4% Hispanic 9.1% were African American 2.4% are Asian-Americans 0.3% Aboriginal 2.2% mixed race Residents in Connecticut ancestors, the Italian Americans (18.6%), followed by Irish (16.6%), British (10.3%), German (9.9%) and Poles (8.3%). The total population, percentage of residents aged below 6.6%, 24.7% under the age of 18, 13.8% aged over 65. Women hold 51.6% of the whole population.
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Religion
Connecticut, the proportion of the population of faith: Roman Catholics Roman Catholic 50% 34% Protestant (Protestant) 1% Other Christian Other Christian Christian School 3% of other religious believers Other Religions 6% of non-believers Non-Religious Protestants in Connecticut, the proportion of different faction, of which the highest Baptist Baptist (5%), followed by the main church Episcopalian (4%) and Methodist School Methodist (4%).
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Economy
Industrial-based. In addition to producing helicopters, submarines, aircraft engines, guns and ammunition, but also thousands of industrial production and supply the world market. Agriculture in the economy is in a secondary position, are all milk and poultry for local consumption. The main cash crops are tobacco, for cigar use. Primary minerals are sand, gravel and stone for construction. Known to produce oyster fishery, but in recent years due to water pollution, reduced yields. Marine insurance industry is developed. Hartford is the capital of the U.S. headquarters of the regional insurance companies, 30 insurance companies headquartered here.
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Traffic
In densely populated coastal zones and criss-crossing Connecticut Valley Highway, highway line length of over 6400 km. 1,500 km-long railway line. More than 100 airports, of which there are 27 commercial airports, heliports and 50 blocks. Built in north Hartford Bradley International Airport. New Haven is the second largest seaport in New England. New London is a major base for the U.S. Coast Guard.
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State attractions
American novelist and humorist Mark Twain's house, in Hartford City. Yale University Art Gallery and Peabody Museum, in New Haven. Barnum Museum in Bridgeport City. Port Museum of Connecticut History, in the Mystic Harbour.
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Culture and Education
Important institutions of higher learning are: the famous Yale University, founded in 1701, in New Haven school site. Connecticut State University, built in 1881, the school based in the capital of east Storrs. Hartford, the capital of the insurance industry and the Law; Farmington with Medical and Dental College. University of Bridgeport, was built in 1927, the school has been outstanding 76 years of teaching strength in the domestic and international reputation, the latest year in the US NEWS 2003 edition of the rankings is listed as one of the most international universities . Even Wesleyan University, founded in 1831, is a private four-year Arts (liberal arts college), Wesleyan University, and even in New England with Manchester College Gelananmo (Amherst College) and Williams College (Williams College) form the "mini three strong (Little Three)". University of Connecticut (University of Connecticut) is a United States Connecticut NCAA schools known, 1881 was established in 2002 and 2004, the school won two NCAA championships.
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Alias "Constitution State" (Constitution State), "The State of nutmeg" (Nutmeg State). Gui Shan state flower (Mountain Laurel). The state bird is the American robin (American robin). State tree, white oak (White oak). Motto is "the more frustrated the stronger" (He who transplanted still sustains). Connecticut has many U.S. First: 1640 The first U.S. public high schools located; the first toll road was built; built the first American aboard 16 ships main guns Cromwell Road; first anesthetic; first located Ph.D. (Yale University); first telephone switchboard; first steamboat; first lollipops, hamburgers. Connecticut has a beautiful lake, called: "Chargoggagoggmanchangagoggchaubunagungamaug", the name of up to 43 letters, not only the world's longest lake name, and is the most interesting ---- it is the Indians had given it , meaning: "Do you fishing in your side, I on my side fishing; no one will go to the middle of the lake to fishing."
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Foreign Exchange
May 27, 1986, the state and China's Shandong Province, the conclusion of the friendly relations. February 22, 2001, the state capital, Hartford, Dongguan City, Guangdong, China became sister cities.
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Alias "Constitution State" (Constitution State), "The State of nutmeg" (Nutmeg State). Gui Shan state flower (Mountain Laurel). The state bird is the American robin (American robin). State tree, white oak (White oak). Motto is "the more frustrated the stronger" (He who transplanted continues to sustain). Connecticut has many U.S. First: 1640 The first U.S. public high schools located; the first toll road was built; built the first American aboard 16 ships main guns Cromwell Road; first anesthetic; first located Ph.D. (Yale University); first telephone switchboard; first steamboat; first lollipops, hamburgers.
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English Expression
n.: Connecticut, Blue Law State , Free-tone State, Nutmeg State, State of Connecticut
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