New Britain, Connecticut

New Britain is a city located in Hartford County, Connecticut. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 71,538. While it was considered a city of its own, New Britain is now considered a suburb of Hartford, which is only nine miles away.

Related Topics:
Hartford County - Connecticut - 2000 - Suburb - Hartford

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New Britain has the largest Polish population of any city in Connecticut. The city is home to Central Connecticut State University and Charter Oak State College, as well as the New Britain Rock Cats.

Related Topics:
Polish - Central Connecticut State University - Charter Oak State College - New Britain Rock Cats

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New Britain's official nickname is the "Beehive City", and the slogan for its high school sports teams, the Hurricanes, is "Hard Hittin' New Britain". Because of its large Polish population, New Britain is also sometimes affectionately known as "New Britski."

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