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East Hartford
The United States of America is a country in North America that extends from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and shares land borders with Canada and Mexico. The United States is a federal constitutional republic, with its capital in Washington, D.C., District of Columbia.
East Hartford is a town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 49,575 inhabitants at the 2000 census. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 48.6 square kilometers. In the town the population was spread out with 24.1 percent under the age of 18, 7.8 percent from 18 to 24, 30.2 percent from 25 to 44, 22.3 percent from 45 to 64, and 15.6 percent who were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 91.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.8 males.
East Hartford is home to the headquarters of Pratt and Whitney, part of the United Technologies conglomerate. Just down the road on Silver Lane lies the recently erected Rentschler Field, home of the UConn Huskies football team. East Hartford also contains a Coca-Cola bottling plant, located on Main Street. Wickham Park, located in both East Hartford and Manchester, features gardens, open fields, woodlands, ponds, picnic areas, softball fields, and an aviary. The west side of the park offers a scenic view of East Hartford and the skyline of Hartford across the Connecticut River.
East Hartford experiences a boom with day tourists, owing to the clear air, town character with rich culture, high quality of life and conspicuously original history. The picturesque scenery, the majesty of nature, the slow pace of life, and the welcoming nature of its people also combine to make this region one of the most important tourist attractions in United States.
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