Outline of Connecticut
See also: Index of Connecticut-related articles
The location of the state of Connecticut in the United States of America
Main article: Connecticut
The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to the U.S. state of Connecticut:
Connecticut – state located in the New England region of the northeastern United States. Called the "Constitution State" or the "Nutmeg state", Connecticut has a long history dating from early colonial times and was influential in the development of the federal government. Connecticut enjoys a temperate climate due to its long coastline on Long Island Sound. Connecticut has the highest per capita income, Human Development Index, and median household income in the country.[1][2][3]
General reference
An enlargeable map of the state of Connecticut
- Names
- Common name: Connecticut
- Pronunciation:
i/kəˈnɛtᵻkət/[4]
- Pronunciation:
- Official name: State of Connecticut
- Abbreviations and name codes
- Nicknames
- Common name: Connecticut
- Adjectival: Connecticut
- Demonyms:
Geography of Connecticut
Main article: Geography of Connecticut
- Connecticut is: a U.S. state, a federal state of the United States of America
- Location
- Population of Connecticut: 3,574,097 (2010 U.S. Census[9])
- Area of Connecticut:
- Atlas of Connecticut
Places in Connecticut
Main article: Places in Connecticut
- Historic places in Connecticut
- National Natural Landmarks in Connecticut
- National parks in Connecticut
- State parks in Connecticut
Environment of Connecticut
- Climate of Connecticut
- Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
- Geology of Connecticut
- Protected areas in Connecticut
- Superfund sites in Connecticut
- Wildlife of Connecticut
Natural geographic features of Connecticut
Regions of Connecticut
Main article: Regions of Connecticut
- Northern Connecticut
- Southern Connecticut
Administrative divisions of Connecticut
An enlargeable map of the 8 counties of the state of Connecticut
- The eight counties of the state of Connecticut
Demography of Connecticut
Main article: Demographics of Connecticut
Government and politics of Connecticut
- Form of government: U.S. state government
- United States congressional delegations from Connecticut
- Connecticut State Capitol
- Elections in Connecticut
- Political party strength in Connecticut
Branches of the government of Connecticut
Main article: Government of Connecticut
Executive branch of the government of Connecticut
- Governor of Connecticut
- State departments
Legislative branch of the government of Connecticut
Judicial branch of the government of Connecticut
Main article: Courts of Connecticut
Law and order in Connecticut
Main article: Law of Connecticut
- Adoption in Connecticut
- Cannabis in Connecticut
- Capital punishment in Connecticut
- Constitution of Connecticut
- Gun laws in Connecticut
- Law enforcement in Connecticut
- Same-sex marriage in Connecticut
Military in Connecticut
Local government in Connecticut
Main article: Local government in Connecticut
History of Connecticut
History of Connecticut, by period
The location of the state of Connecticut
An enlargeable map of the eight counties of the state of Connecticut
- Indigenous peoples
- English Colony of Connecticut, 1636–1686
- Pequot War, 1636–1637
- Fundamental Orders of Connecticut, 1638
- English Colony of New-Haven, 1637–1662
- English Dominion of New-England in America, 1686–1689
- English Colony of Connecticut, 1689–1707
- British Colony of Connecticut, 1707–1776
- American Revolutionary War, April 19, 1775 – September 3, 1783
- United States Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776
- Treaty of Paris, September 3, 1783
- State of Connecticut since 1776
- Sixth state to ratify the Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union, signed July 9, 1778
- Far western territorial claims ceded 1786
- Fifth state to ratify the Constitution of the United States of America on January 9, 1788
- Connecticut Western Reserve ceded 1800
- Mexican–American War, April 25, 1846 – February 2, 1848
- American Civil War, April 12, 1861 – May 13, 1865
- George W. Bush becomes 43rd President of the United States on January 20, 2001
History of Connecticut, by region
- History of Bridgeport, Connecticut
- History of Brookfield, Connecticut
- History of Darien, Connecticut
- History of Greenwich, Connecticut
- History of Newtown, Connecticut
- History of Norwalk, Connecticut
- History of Stamford, Connecticut
- History of Trumbull, Connecticut
- History of West Haven, Connecticut
- History of Wilton, Connecticut
History of Connecticut, by subject
Culture of Connecticut
Culture of Connecticut
- Cuisine of Connecticut
- Museums in Connecticut
- Religion in Connecticut
- Scouting in Connecticut
- State symbols of Connecticut
The Arts in Connecticut
Sports in Connecticut
Main article: Sports in Connecticut
Economy and infrastructure of Connecticut
Main article: Economy of Connecticut
- Communications in Connecticut
- Health care in Connecticut
- Hospitals in Connecticut
- Connecticut Medical Examining Board
- Connecticut State Dental Commission
- Transportation in Connecticut
- Airports in Connecticut
- Roads in Connecticut
Education in Connecticut
Main article: Education in Connecticut
- Schools in Connecticut
See also
- Topic overview:
- All pages beginning with "Connecticut"
- All pages with titles containing Connecticut
References
- ↑ Ohlemacher, Stephen (29 November 2005). "Highest wages in East, lowest in South". USA Today. Retrieved May 20, 2010.
- ↑ "Census 2000". United States Census Bureau. 18 March 2000.
- ↑ "US slips down development index". BBC. 17 July 2008.
- ↑ "Connecticut - Definitions from Dictionary.com". Retrieved 2007-09-17.
- 1 2 3 Introduction to Connecticut, 50 States, retrieved April 24, 2009.
- ↑ SOTS:Facts, Statistics, & Holidays; retrieved on February 28, 2011
- 1 2 3 Connecticut State Library retrieved on February 28, 2011
- ↑ Barry Popik, Smoky City, barrypopik.com website, March 27, 2005
- ↑ "U.S. Census Bureau State & County QuickFacts Connecticut".
External links
Wikimedia Atlas of Connecticut
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