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vernor of New England, tried to seize it (1687). To save it, citizens hid the charter in the Charter Oak, which once stood in Hartford.
Poultry, dairy products, and tobacco are the state's most important agricultural products; forest products, nursery stock, and fruit and vegetable produce follow in importance. Aircraft engines, helicopters, hardware, tools, nuclear submarines, and machinery are the principal manufactured products. The home offices of more than 40 insurance companies are located in the state.
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Connecticut
Statistics & Vital Data |  |
| Population: | 3405565 |
| Area: | 4,872 square miles |
| Timezone: | Eastern |
| Elevation: | 0-2,380 feet |
| High
point: | Mount Frissel (Litchfield County) |
| Joined
Union: | Fifth of original 13 states (January 9, 1788) |
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Capital: | Hartford |
| State
Motto: | "He who transplanted, still sustains" |
| State
Flower: | Mountain Laurel |
| State
Bird: | American Robin |
| State
Tree: | White Oak |
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Connecticut Parks, Recreation Areas, & Historical Landmarks:
State Parks - Water-related activities, hiking, riding, various other sports, picnicking and visitor centers, as well as camping, are available in designated areas. There are 32 state forests and 92 state parks inland and on the shore. A parking fee ($4-$12) is charged at many of these. Camping, mid-Apr-Sep; shore parks $15/site/night; inland parks with swimming $13/site/night; inland parks without swimming $11/site/night; additional charge per person for groups larger than 4 persons. Two- to three-week limit, mid-Apr-Sep; 3-day limit, Oct-Dec. No camping Jan-mid-Apr; selected parks allow camping Oct-Dec. Forms for reservations for stays of more than 2 days may be obtained after Jan 15 by writing to the address in Hartford; these reservations should then be mailed to the park itself; no reservations by phone. Parks and forests are open all year, 8 am-sunset. Most shore parks allow all-night fishing (with permit). Inland swimming areas are open 8 am-sunset. No pets are allowed in state park campgrounds. For further information, reservations, and regulations contact the Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Outdoor Recreation, 79 Elm St, Hartford 06106; 860/424-3200.
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Connecticut
Weather and Climate:
Connecticut's climate is the mildest of all the New England states. Coastal breezes help keep the humidity manageable, and mud season (between winter and spring, when topsoil thaws and lower earth remains frozen) is shorter here than in other New England states. | |
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Fishing/Hunting
Opportunities in Connecticut:
Hunting license: nonresident, $42 (firearms). Archery permit (incl big and small game): nonresident, $44. Deer permit: nonresident, $30 (firearms). Fishing license: nonresident, season, $25; 3-day, $8. Combination firearm hunting, fishing license: nonresident, $55. Further information, incl the latest regulations, can be obtained from Dept of Environmental Protection, Licensing and Revenue, 79 Elm St, Hartford 06106; 860/424-3105. | |
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Pamphlets, maps, and booklets, including the Connecticut Vacation Guide, are available to tourists by contacting the State of Connecticut, Department of Economic and Community Development, 505 Hudson St, Hartford 06106; 800/282-6863. In addition, Connecticut--a monthly magazine published by Communications International, 789 Reservoir Ave, Bridgeport 06606--gives a listing of activities around the state; available by subscription or at newsstands.
Connecticut tourism information centers also provide useful information: on I-95 southbound at North Stonington, northbound at Darien, northbound at Westbrook (seasonal); on I-84 eastbound at Danbury, eastbound at Southington (seasonal), westbound at Willington; on I-91 northbound at Middletown, southbound at Wallingford; on Merritt Parkway (CT 15) northbound at Greenwich (seasonal). Also, several privately-operated tourism centers are located throughout the state. |
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