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Located in the northeastern region of the [[United States]], '''Connecticut''' borders [[New York]], [[Massachusetts]], and [[Rhode Island]]. It was the fifth state to enter into the union. Its capital is [[Hartford]].

Located in the northeastern region of the [[United States]], '''Connecticut''' borders [[New York]], [[Massachusetts]], and [[Rhode Island]]. It was the fifth state to enter into the union. Its capital is [[Hartford]]. It is the richest state in the country[http://www.statemaster.com/state/CT-connecticut], and its populace is the third smartest.[http://www.morganquitno.com/edrank06.htm].

Towns rather than counties are the basic unit of local government in Connecticut, unlike most states.

Towns rather than counties are the basic unit of local government in Connecticut, unlike most states.