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Connecticut Fact Sheet Executive Summary
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Official Heritage & Symbols5th State
"Qui Transtulit Sustinet"
Translation: "He Who Transplanted Still Sustains"
Commemorative Quarter
1999
Statehood Rank
January 9, 1788
State Bird
American Robin
State Flower
Mountain Laurel
State Tree
Charter Oak
State Anthem / Song
Yankee Doodle
State Beverage
Milk
State Gemstone / Mineral
Almandine Garnet
State Insect / Butterfly
European Mantis
State Fish
American Shad
Topography & Terrain Live Data
Connecticut Topography & Geographic Elevations
Total Territory Area
5,543 sq mi sq mi
Highest Natural Point
Mount Frissell: 2,380 ft (725 m)
Verified State Topographic Peak
Lowest Natural Point
Long Island Sound: 0 ft (0 m)
Verified Base Elevation Datum
Land Area Share: 97.6%Water Coverage: 2.4%
Köppen Climate Classification:
Humid ContinentalSubtropical
Live State Portals & Filings
Connecticut Official Government & Business Portals
Telecom, Postal & Federal Identifiers
Regional Area Codes
203, 475, 860, 959
Postal Zip Code Range
06001 – 06928
Federal Census Region
New England / Northeast
Timezone(s)
Eastern Time (EST/EDT)