Connecticut is a state of United States that is no doubt, smaller in area but very dense in terms of population. The boundaries of Connecticut state are linked with Rhode Island in the east, New York in the southwest and Massachusetts in the north. In the very beginning, Connecticut was included in Dutch colony. Here are some amazing facts about Connecticut.
1. Origin of Name
The name of Connecticut is derived from Algonquin Indian words and Mohican that have meanings “a place beside a long river”.
2. A Few Ranks
In terms of population, Connecticut is the 29th state of United States, in which 3.5 million live. In terms of area, this state lies in the 48th rank, while very much populated state with ranking 4th in number.
3. Opponent of 18th Amendment
The two states Rhode Island and Connecticut were the two states, which did not approve the 18th amendment.
4. Three more Names
There are more three names related to Connecticut State that are Nutmeg state, Constitution State and the third one is “The Land of Steady habits”.
5. Strong Maritime Tradition
Connecticut State is famous for great strong Maritime Tradition that is just because of ports along the island as well as rivers like Connecticut River and Thames River. This maritime is still continued.
6. Highest Per capita Income
According to census of 2010, Connecticut has become the state with highest per capita income. You can say that this is the state with maximum house hold income among all other states.
7. Various Records
There are many interesting inventions related to Connecticut state like Polaroid camera in 1934, hamburger in 1895, color television 1948 and helicopter in 1939.
8. State’s Motto
The State motto of Connecticut State is really very famous in whole America that is as “Qui Transtulit Sustinet”. The meaning of this motto is “He Who Transplanted Still Sustains”.
9. Birthplace of First Dictionary Author
Dictionary is definitely one of the most useful things all over the world and Connecticut is the birthplace of first dictionary author named as West Hartford.
10. First Women Golf Tournament
Connecticut has also another beautiful record. This is the land, where first women golf tournament was played and the date was 12th June 1917. This tournament was held in Waterberg.