The State of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations, US
The
State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations (commonly known as Rhode
Island) is geographically the smallest state in the United States.
Where is Rhode Island?
Rhode Island is located in New England; bounded by Massachusetts
(N and E), the Atlantic Ocean (S) and Connecticut (W).
Rhode (pronounced "Road") Island is part of the New England
region and was one of the thirteen original American colonies that declared
independence against British rule to begin the American Revolution.
The state's common name, Rhode Island, actually refers to the
largest island in Narragansett Bay, also known as Aquidneck Island, on which the
city of Newport is located.
Nicknamed "The Ocean State," every point in the state is within
30 miles of sea water
Rhode Island Population
Providence is the
state capital and the largest city; other important cities are Warwick,
Cranston, Pawtucket and Newport.
The
State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations (commonly known as Rhode
Island) is geographically the smallest state in the United States.