Connecticut is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States. It is bordered by Rhode Island to the east, Massachusetts to the north, and New York to the west and south (because various islands of New York span Connecticut's entire coast).  Nicknames include: Blue Law State, Brownstone State, Constitution State, Freestone State, Land of Steady Habits, Nutmeg State, and Provisions State..  It was admitted as the 5th state on January 9, 1788.  Connecticut has Populated Places in 8 counties...