Connecticut

The capital city is Hartford. The largest city is Bridgeport. The population is 3,405,565 and it ranks 29th in the country. The area is 5544 squared miles and ranks 48th in the country. Economy: argriculture, nursery stock, eggs, and dairy products. Industry: transportation equipment, machinery, and electric equipment. Connecticut was discovered in 1636 when the English settlers came.It was accepted into the union in January 1788. It's first constitution was adopted on January 14th, 1639. Attractions include East Rock park, The Harriet Beecher Stowe Center, Essex Steam Train and Riverboat, Ski Mount Southing and Yale University. Connecticut is home to Gene Wilder. The state flower is the mountain laurel. The state bird is the robin. The state tree is the white oak. The state song is "Yankee Doodle." **
 * Connecticut is known as "The Constitution State." **
 * It's governor is M. Jodi Rell.