Connecticut Joined the union on January 9, 1788 becoming the 5th state of this great nation. This state covers an area of 5,544 square miles making it the 48th largest state of the country. Its capital city is Hartford and its largest city is Brigeport.
State Abbreviation: CT
State 10 Largest Cities: * Bridgeport * New Haven * Hartford * North Stamford * Stamford * Waterbury * East Norwalk * Norwalk * Danbury * New Britain *