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Connecticut
Capital: Hartford
State abbreviation: CT
Population : 3,510,290
U.S. Representatives: 5
Entered Union: Jan. 9, 1788
State Flower: mountain laurel
State Tree: white oak
State Bird: American robin
State Song: Yankee Doodle
Nickname: Constitution State
Largest cities: Bridgeport, New Haven, Hartford, Stamford, Waterbury, Norwalk, Danbury
Land area: 4,844 sq mi. (12,545 sq km)
Largest county: Fairfield
Residents: Connecticuter, Nutmegger
www.ct.gov