Cities of Connecticut
Connecticut is a small state in the northeastern United States, in the New England region. It borders the Long Island Sound to the south and lies close to New York. The capital is Hartford, in the center of the state on the Connecticut River. In this map you fly across Connecticut and learn to place its cities in the right spot.
You will meet real cities like Bridgeport, Stamford, New Haven and Waterbury, mostly along the coast and in the southwest near New York. The Connecticut River, the longest river in New England, gives the state its name and flows from north to south. The Housatonic and the Thames also run toward the coast, and the highest point, Mount Frissell, lies in the northwest.
Hop in the helicopter and find all the cities of Connecticut at your own pace — a fun, free way for kids and grown-ups to learn the map of this small coastal state.
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What is the capital of Connecticut?
The capital of Connecticut is Hartford, located in the center of the state on the Connecticut River. Hartford is known for the insurance companies based there. The largest city in Connecticut is not Hartford but Bridgeport, on the coast.
What is the largest city in Connecticut?
Bridgeport is the largest city in Connecticut, located on the southern coast along the Long Island Sound. Other large cities are Stamford and New Haven, also on the coast. New Haven is famous for Yale University, while the capital Hartford lies farther inland.
Which river flows through Connecticut?
The Connecticut River is the most important river in the state and gives Connecticut its name. It is the longest river in New England and flows from north to south straight through the state, past the capital Hartford, before reaching the Long Island Sound.
What is the best way to learn the cities of Connecticut?
The best way to learn the cities of Connecticut is by playing on the Toponauts map. You fly a helicopter over the state and place cities like Hartford, Bridgeport, New Haven and Stamford in the right spot yourself. It is free and lets you practice at your own pace.