State Symbols Guide
Connecticut State Symbols & Official Emblems
The Northeast State • Explore official state symbols, history, facts, and cultural heritage.
Abbreviation
CT
Capital
Hartford
Population
3,605,944
Statehood
1788
Region
Northeast
Symbols
6
Official State Symbols
State Bird
American Robin
Turdus migratorius
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State Flag
Connecticut State Flag
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State Flower
Mountain Laurel
Kalmia latifolia
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State Motto
Qui Transtulit Sustinet
Latin
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State Nickname
The Constitution State
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State Tree
White Oak
Quercus alba
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📊 Quick Facts
- Official Name
- Connecticut
- Abbreviation
- CT
- Capital City
- Hartford
- Population
- 3,605,944
- Statehood Date
- January 9, 1788
- Region
- Northeast
- Number of Symbols
- 6
