Rhode Island is the smallest American state located in the eastern United States. Rhode Island was one of the first 13 states to declare independence from Britain.
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Basic information about Rhode Island
- State Name: Rhode Island
- State Abbreviation: RI
- Capital: Providence
- Largest City: Providence
- Area: 3,140 km2 (50th largest U.S. state)
- Population:1,059,361 (45th highest in the U.S.)
- Time Zone: EST (UTC-5), summer EDT (UTC-4)
- More Information: Speed Limits in Rhode Island, Current Time in Rhode Island, Minimum Wage in Rhode Island
What to See in the State of Rhode Island
- The Breakers National Historic Site in Newport
- WaterFirefront in Providence
- The Cliff Walk
- Ocean Drive Scenic Byway
- Colt State Park
- RISD Art Museum in Providence
- Beaches of Narragansett Bay
- Marble House National Historic Site in Newport
- Herreshoff Maritime Museum in Bristol
- Block Island
For tips on other sights and places of interest in Rhode Island, post them in the discussion.
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Fun Facts about Rhode Island
Date of Rhode Island’s Entry into the Union
May 29, 1790 (13th in order)
Rhode Island state nickname
The Ocean State
The Highest Mountain in Rhode Island
Jerimoth Hill (247 metres)
Rhode Island Rivers
- Blackstone River (77 km)
- Pawcatuck River (55 km)
- Wood River (40 km)
- Moosup River (39 km)
- Ten Mile River (35 km)
Rhode Island Airports
- Providence/Warwick Theodore Francis Green Airport
- Westerly State Airport
- Block Island State Airport
- Newport State Airport
- North Kingstown – Quonset State Airport
Rhode Island Sports Teams
- NFL (American football): no team
- MLB (baseball): no team
- MLS (football): no team
- NHL (ice hockey): no team
- NBA (basketball): no team
Universities in Rhode Island
- Brown University
ZIP Codes
02801-02940
Rhode Island Weather
Summers in Rhode Island tend to be warm and rainy. Temperatures in July range from 18 °C to 29 °C. Winters tend to be harsh, with temperatures usually dropping to -7 °C and +2 °C.
Current Forecasts:
Largest Cities in Rhode Island
| # | City | Population | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Providence | 178,042 | Show on Map |
| 2 | Warwick | 82,672 | Show on Map |
| 3 | Cranston | 80,387 | Show on Map |
| 4 | Pawtucket | 71,148 | Show on Map |
| 5 | East Providence | 47,037 | Show on Map |
| 6 | Woonsocket | 41,186 | Show on Map |
| 7 | Coventry | 35,525 | Show on Map |
| 8 | Cumberland | 34,843 | Show on Map |
| 9 | North Providence | 33,835 | Show on Map |
| 10 | West Warwick | 30,146 | Show on Map |
Rhode Island Food Prices
- McDonalds Restaurant McMeal prices: $10.00
- Restaurant draft beer (0.5L): $5.00
- Cappuccino in restaurant: $3.32
- Coca-Cola in restaurant (0.33 l): $1.88
- Milk (1 l): $0.91
- Bread (500 g): $2.30
- Rice (1 kg): $6.25
- Egg (12 pcs): $2.73
- Cheese (1 kg): $9.48
- Boneless chicken breast (1 kg): $6.74
- Beef Loin (1 kg): $16.81
- Apples (1 kg): $4.39
- Bananas (1 kg): $2.30
- Oranges (1 kg): $3.86
- Tomatoes (1 kg): $5.87
- Potatoes (1 kg): $3.88
- Water (1.5 l bottle): $4.00
- Bottle beer (0.5 l bottle): $2.04
- Pack of Marlboro cigarettes: $11.00
Food prices in the city of Providence valid in January 2021. Take them as a guide, prices vary from store to store. Tax is included in the price.
State Symbols of Rhode Island
- Yacht: Courageous
- Flower: Violet
- Folk Art: Crescent Park Looff Carousel (a children’s carousel in East Providence)
- Ship: USS Providence
- Mineral: bornite
- Drink: coffee milk
- Fruit: Rhode Island Greening apple
- Song: Rhode Island, It’s for Me
- Bird: Rhode Island Redpoll
- Fish: striped moray eel
- Tree: red maple
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