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Connecticut
Connecticut is a state located in the northeast of the United States, or the New England Region. It ranks 48th in terms of total land area and 29th in terms of population.
1,655 Questions
What time do the liquor stores closed on the weekends in Connecticut?
It depends on the liquor store, but frequently they open around 10 AM.
State law was recently changed to allow them to stay open until 9 PM instead of 8 PM. (Stores may not sell liquor on Sundays, either, though bars and restaurants may. Alcohol intended for consumption on the premises, such as at a restaurant or bad, may not be sold before noon.)
How much of New Hampshire border is shoreline on the Atlantic Ocean?
New Hampshire has 18 miles of Atlantic Coastline.
Where is the Sharon Historical Society in Sharon Connecticut located?
The address of the Sharon Historical Society is: 18 Main St, Sharon, CT 06069-2052
What are the surrounding states of Connecticut?
The states that immediately surround Connecticut are: Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New York.
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What are three abundant natural resources in Connecticut?
Connecticuts natural resources include the ocean, the fish in the ocean, the whales in the ocean, the tall trees for ship building.
How long does it take to get to New York from Connecticut by train?
Starting from Grand Central Terminal (42nd St & Park Avenue), it takes 49 minutes to get to the fist station in Connecticut (Greenwich, CT) and 2 hours, 10 minutes to get to New Haven, CT (the last station covered by MetroNorth).
Some Amtrak trains also got thru Connecticut starting from NY Penn Station (33rd St & 7th Avenue) taking about 2 hours (+/-)
Which state is bigger in land mass Massachusetts or Connecticut?
Here are the 1st 20 for you:-
1. Alaska
2. Texas
3. California
4. Montana
5. New Mexico
6. Arizona
7. Nevada
8. Colorado
9. Oregon
10. Wyoming
11. Michigan
12. Minnesota
13. Utah
14. Idaho
15. Kansas
16. Nebraska
17. South Dakota
18. Washington
19. North Dakota
20. Oklahoma
How far is Connecticut from New York City?
The question calls for the names of cities in Connecticut that are closest to New York City.With that said, the major cities in Connecticut that are close to New York City are the following: Stamford, Norwalk, Bridgeport and New Haven. As an aside, this question most likely was asked as residents from the aforementioned cities often commute to work in NYC.
What is a major city in connecticut?
TOP TEN CONNECTICUT CITIES by POPULATION:
- Bridgeport
- New Haven
- Hartford
- Stamford
- Waterbury
- Norwalk
- Danbury
- New Britain
- Meriden
- Bristol
Hartford Connecticut is primarily famous for being the Insurance capital of the United States. Many large insurance firms were founded in that city and many still have their headquarters there.
It is also famous for Election Day Cake. (see related link below.)
How far away is it from bethel ct to wallingford ct?
The trip from: Willimantic CT (where ECSU is located)
to: Wallingford CT (where the Chevrolet/Oakdale theater is located)
is: 52 miles, approximately an hour's drive.
(See Related Link, below. For more accurate times from YahooMaps, enter specific addresses in each city.)
Were there slaves in the Connecticut colony?
In 1787, when the Great Compromise was proposed, Connecticut was currently a non-slave holding state. Being a Northern state it believed in no slaves. Connecticut was also one of the smaller states in the U.S. in 1787, and it voted against the Great Compromise, proposing that each state should take only 1 vote in the Legislature.
What is Connecticut's state fruit?
Apple is the state fruit and i remember it by there are 2 N's in Connecticut and 2 P's in apple. For some reason that's how i remember it!
Why did the Puritan's find Connecticut?
they felt that the Massachusetts government had to much power
What was the geography of Connecticut like for early settlers?
NEW ANSWER:
As in all of the New England Colonies, Connecticut had rocky soil, and people usually only grew enough food to feed their families. Because of the bad soil, many of the New England colonists would migrate further south to where the soil was much better for growing crops.
How long does it take mail to get to CT from OH?
First Class Mail is delivered in three to five days.
Where is the Naugatuck Historical Society in Naugatuck Connecticut located?
The address of the Norwalk Historical Society is: 2 E Wall St, Norwalk, CT 06851
Why would you visit Connecticut?
Connecticut, like much of New England, has a colonial charm and lush forests. It offers:
* Hiking trails (a vast network known as the 'blue trails') which showcase the state's hills, streams, waterfalls, and glacial rock formations * Boating opportunities ranging from kayaking on the Mansfield Hollow Reservoir to white-water rafting on the Farmington River. * A broad array of industries offer facility tours, from assorted farms to the New England Brewing Company, as well as tours of the State Capitol.
* Museums, including The Wadsworth Atheneum, Mark Twain House, Mystic Seaport, Navy's Submarine Force Library and Museum, and the New England Air Museum.
* University of Connecticut athletics, including soccer, hockey, and the NCAA champs in Basketball
Can you collect unemployment if you receive Social Security in Connecticut?
Yes, as long as you qualify for each of them individually.
What type of boundary makes the border between New York and Connecticut?
a fully agreed aka undisputed
combined land & sea boundary
which is fully demarcated by durable monuments on land at least
tho not likely marked at all on the sea
& which consists almost entirely of straight line segments
except for a very short estuarial & riverine sector that is sandwiched between the maritime sector & the inland sector
very cold-sometimes it dips below negative usually though it 15-30 in winter
Is Rhode Island is smaller than Connecticut?
Connecticut is the third smallest U.S. state based on area. Based on area Delaware and Rhode Island are smaller. Connecticut is the 29th largest U.S. state based on population. Based on population 21 states are smaller than Connecticut.
Connecticut's exports include:
- timber
- paper
- tobacco
- dairy products
- shell fish
- blue stone
- aerospace parts (GE/Unison, United Technologies/ Pratt & Whitney)
- hand tools (Stanley Bostich of New Britain)
- submarines (Electric Boat)
- textiles (Coach)
not to mention intangibles such as
- financial services (Dunn & Bradstreet)
- insurance (The Hartford, MetLife, Travelers, Aetna)
- entertainment (ESPN)
