Capital |
Hartford |
Area |
5,018 sq mi 12,997 sq km |
Population (2000 census) |
3,405,565 |
Major Cities (2000 census) |
Bridgeport (139,529), New Haven (123,626), Hartford (121,578), Stamford (117,083), Waterbury (107,271)
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Major Rivers |
Connecticut, Housatonic, Thames, Naugatuck, Quinebaug |
Highest Point |
Mt. Frissell on south slope at state line 2,380 feet 725 meters |
Industry |
transportation equipment, machinery, electrical equipment, fabricated metal products, chemicals, scientific instruments
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Agriculture |
greenhouse and nursery products, eggs, milk
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Minerals and Resources |
crushed stone, construction sand and gravel
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