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Connecticut is named after the Connecticut river and much of of the western and southern regions is included in New York's statistical area. Hartford is the capital and Connecticut has a strong financial industry thanks to being the insurance capital of the U.S. It also has the highest per capita income in the U.S.

The state also manufactures products used for the military such as weapons, helicopters, het engines and submarines and is sometimes referred to as the "Arsenal of the Nation".

Tourist love the fresh breeze that cools the humid and moderately sunny days when visiting the beaches and horse farms or hiking through the mountains or Appalachian National Scenic Trail.

The Long Island Sound is 113 miles long and full of precious marine life viewable at The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk. This must-see destination is a favorite for tourist and residents alike. It is located in an 1860s refurbished factory and it features marine life, an Imax theater and an educational center.

There are plenty of museums to visit in Connecticut and the American Clock and Watch Museum and the Winchester Gun Museum add to the quaint New England architecture that is still reminiscent of colonial days.

Connecticut is one of 25 states that does not have any major sports teams so the state is heavily invested in collegiate sports for entertainment.