Connecticut is known as the “Constitution State” and the “Nutmeg State”. Connecticut was the 5th state to ratify the United States Constitution. Connecticut is a state in the New England region of the northeast United States. Connecticut is bordered by Rhode Island to the east, Massachusetts to the north and New York and some of New York’s Islands surrounding south of Connecticut. Connecticut’s capital is Hartford and its largest city is Bridgeport. Connecticut’s governor is M. Jodi Rell.

Connecticut’s shoreline has a humid subtropical climate while the rest of Connecticut’s climate somewhat humid dry. Winters are generally considered to be cold with average temperatures around 31F. Connecticut’s summers tend to be 87F. Connecticut is a beautiful place to spend your summers at. Connecticut has three major interstates. I-84 runs southwest and northwest along the coast. I-84 and I-91 runs southwest and northeast in the center of Connecticut. Connecticut, like most states has many tourist attractions. Connecticut has a wine trail called Connecticut’s Wine Trail. The wineries are divided into two groups, the Western trail and the Eastern trail. They are connected by a route off of a major state highway. The Western trial is located in the Litchfield hills and the Eastern trail is located in Quiet Corner Region.

Connecticut is well known for Yale University. Yale University has maintained a ranking as one of the world’s most selective undergraduate programs out of any university in the U.S. Connecticut was home to the nation’s first law school, Litchfield Law School. Unlike most states, Connecticut does not have any professional major sport teams. However, Connecticut does have a few minor league sport teams, such as the Connecticut Defenders Minor League Baseball and the Connecticut Suns, Woman’s National Basketball Association. Connecticut’s agricultural produce include; eggs, clams, dairy products, cattle and tobacco. Connecticut’s economy really depends on the outputs of arts, film and tourism. That alone generated more then $14 billion economic activity and brought in 170,000 jobs annually.

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