Connecticut: state flag, capital and facts
Connecticut is a US state in the Northeast region. Its capital is Hartford, and its postal abbreviation is CT. Known as the Constitution State, it joined the Union on January 9, 1788 as the 5th state. Its largest city is Bridgeport.
The Connecticut state flag shows a white shield with three grapevines on a royal blue field.
Connecticut at a glance
- Capital
- Hartford
- Largest city
- Bridgeport
- Nickname
- The Constitution State
- Statehood
- January 9, 1788 (5th state)
- Region
- Northeast
- Postal abbreviation
- CT
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Frequently asked questions
The capital of Connecticut is Hartford.
Connecticut is in the Northeast region of the United States.
The postal abbreviation for Connecticut is CT.
Connecticut is known as the Constitution State.
Connecticut became the 5th state on January 9, 1788.
Connecticut shares a land border with Massachusetts, New York and Rhode Island.
The flag of Connecticut shows a white shield with three grapevines on a royal blue field.