With an area of only 14,371 km², Connecticut is the third smallest state in the United States. It is also the fourth most densely populated country. Its name comes from the Native American word “Quinnehtujqut”, which means “Lugar do Longo Rio”.
As one of thirteen British colonies, Connecticut became an American state on January 9, 1788. The state has a peculiar importance in the history of the United States, since the colony of Connecticut was the first to have a written constitution, which was the basis for the elaboration of the country’s Constitution.
- Abbreviationfinder.org: Find major meanings of abbreviation CT including the most common definition – Connecticut. Also see the list of other meanings in addition to Connecticut.
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The state is limited to the north by Massachusetts, to the east by Rhode Island, to the west by New York, and to the south by Long Island Bay. Unlike many American states, Connecticut has a very homogeneous temperate climate. In summer, the average temperature is 22ºC; in winter, -3ºC.
Among all American states, Connecticut has the highest per capita income. The state is a major center of the insurance industry. Its capital, Hartford, is called Insurance City due to the large number of companies in the industry present in the city. The largest city in the state is Bridgeport, which is part of the New York City metropolitan area.
Map of Area Codes in Connecticut
Connecticut consists of the following area codes. Click on the area code to show the cities in that area code.
Connecticut Area Codes by County
The area code of 203 is used in the following 3 counties:
- Fairfield, CT
- Litchfield, CT
- New Haven, CT
The area code of 475 is used in the following 3 counties:
- Fairfield, CT
- Litchfield, CT
- New Haven, CT
The area code of 860 is used in the following 7 counties:
- Hartford, CT
- Litchfield, CT
- Middlesex, CT
- New Haven, CT
- New London, CT
- Tolland, CT
- Windham, CT
The area code of 959 is used in the following 6 counties:
- Hartford, CT
- Litchfield, CT
- Middlesex, CT
- New London, CT
- Tolland, CT
- Windham, CT