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Connecticut

Situated in the southernmost state in the region of the United States known as New England, Connecticut is the 5th state to join the Union (on January 9, 1788) and with a population of 3,600,400 is today the 29th most populous state.  Connecticut has many nicknames, officially is known as The Constitution State. The Nutmeg State, The Provisions State and The Land of Steady Habits.

State Abbreviation: CT
Capital City:  Hartford
Largest City: Bridgeport
Number of Counties: 8
Area: 5,543  square miles
Major Rivers: Connecticut , Farmington , Housatonic , Naugatuck , Quinebaug , Quinnipiac , Scantic , Shepaug , Shetucket , Thames and Willimantic .
Major Lakes:  Bantam, Barkhamsted Reservoir, Boldon, Easton Reservoir, Gardner, Candlewood, Gaillard
Highest Point: Massachusetts border on south slope of Mount Frissell 2,379 above see level
State Motto: "Qui transtulit sustinet" which means 'He Who Transplanted Sustains.'
State Bird: American robin
State Insect: Mantis
State Fish: American shad
State Tree: The Charter Oak
State Flower: Kalmia latifolia
State Mineral: Garnet

Connecticut Military Bases

Air Force
Offutt Air Force Base
Air Force Housing

Army
Army Air Support Facility
Connecticut Army Benefits

Coast Guard 
USCG New London
USCG New Haven
USCG Munro Hall
Coast Guard Housing

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