Hartford, CT

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Hartheford, in central Connecticut, is the third-largest city in the state and its capital. It spread out on the banks of the Connecticut River. The other river – the Park River &ndash, which divides Hartford from north and south, now runs through pipes.

The first colonists in the area were the Hollanders. In 1623, they founded the present historic center of Hartford as Fort of Good Hope (Fort Hope). In 1635 English settlers came here and founded a settlement not far from the Dutch. Their colony was first called Newtown. In 1637 it was first called Charterford – appropriately named for the English town of Charterford. In the 19th century, the city was the center of abolitionism (the movement for abolition of slavery). From 1875, Hartford became the permanent capital of Connecticut. Even so, it competed with New York-Haven for the title of administration of the state.

It is curious that the predominant ethnic group in Hartford is from Latin America, especially from Peruerto Ricoi. Several of the citys mayors were Puerto Ricans. About 40 percent of them are Afro-American and Moules.

Hartford has a leisurely, pragmatic way of life. Unlike many American capitals, the economy of Hartholding is dominated by industry (mainly machinery) rather than the state sector.

Hartfords main landmarks are the Kipperonecoquita, the construction of the historic center, and the museums of two famous American painters: Mark Twain (who lived here from 1874-91) and Harriet Beecher-Stowe (who died in Hartford).

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• Air quality: 31 US AQI Good. Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
• Tap water: Yes, safe to drink
• Religious government: Non-religious
• Population: 120,000 people
• GDP: $57,808 / year
• Foreigners can own real estate: Yes
• Power outlets: 115V60Hz
• Internet: 40 Mbps
• Best wireless: AT&ampT
• Pay without cash: Yes, cards OK almost everywhere
• Tipping: How much should I tip at a restaurant? A gratuity of 15 to 20 per cent on top of the bill (before sales tax) is standard, with 25 per cent given for topnotch service. Servers in America work hard for the money – they’re generally friendly, knowledgeable and willing to go the extra mile for customers.
• Apartment listings:
• Apartments: Airbnb
• Hotels: Booking.com
• More hotels: Hotels.com
• Best taxi: Uber
• Best coworking space: REset Incubator
• Online electronics shop: Amazon
• Best hospital: Hartford Hospital
• Best short-haul air carrier: Jet Blue
• Best intl air carrier: United Airlines
• Monthly costs for expat: $2400
• Monthly costs for family: $5900
• Monthly costs for local: $1700
• Meal: $15
• Small Cola: $2
• Beer 1 Pint: $7.5
• Coffee: $5

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