Rhode Island Information
Founded as an escape from religious persecution, and the location of the first battles of the Revolutionary War, Rhode Island holds an important position in the history of the United States. Though the smallest U.S. state by area, there is plenty to see and do in Rhode Island, with over 30 islands in the Narragansett Bay, 100 beaches, and many historic landmarks.
Rhode Island Facts
| Capital: Providence |
| Size: 1,045 square miles |
| Population: 1,053,209 (U.S. Census 2009) |
| Nickname: Ocean State |
| Motto: Hope |
| Date of Statehood: May 29, 1790 (13th) |
| Border States: Massachusetts, Connecticut |
| State Animal: None |
| State Bird: Rhode Island Red Hen |
| State Flower: Violet |
| State Tree: Red Maple |
| State Song: "Rhode Island, It’s for Me" |
| Major Cities: Providence, Warwick |
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