- Date of Independence: July 4, 1776 (as one of the original 13 colonies declaring independence from Britain)
- Date of Annexation to United States of America (USA): January 9, 1788 (5th state to ratify the Constitution)
- Population (2025): 3.61 million
- GDP (2025): $290 billion
- Largest City: Bridgeport (148,000)
- State Capital: Hartford (122,000)
- Historical Note: Known as the “Constitution State.” One of the original 13 colonies. Birthplace of President George W. Bush. Famous for Connecticut Compromise during Constitutional Convention. Major insurance industry center. Home to Yale University, submarines (Electric Boat), and helicopter manufacturing (Sikorsky). Known for fall foliage and coastal towns.