| Miscellaneous Statistics | |
|---|---|
| June 30, 2001 | |
| Date of Ratification | January 7, 1788 |
| Form of Government | Legislative - Executive - Judicial |
| Miles of State Highway | 4,102 |
| Land Area | 5,009 square miles |
| State Police Protection: | |
| Number of Stations | 12 |
| Number of State Police | 1,251 |
| Higher Education (Universities, Colleges and Community Colleges): | |
| Number of Campuses in State | 26 |
| Number of Educators | 3,386 |
| Number of Students | 99,576 |
| Recreation: | |
| Number of State Parks | 93 |
| Area of State Parks | 32,868 acres |
| Area of State Forests | 149,352 acres |
| Employees: | |
| Full-Time | 53,218 |
| Part-Time (Permanent) | 3,074 |
SOURCE: Connecticut State Register and Manual