Capital: Providence
Population: 1,048,319
Governor: Lincoln Almond (R, to January 2003)
Entered the Union: May 29, 1790
As the 13th state
Motto: Hope
Nickname: The Ocean State
Flower: Violet (unofficial)
Bird: Rhode Island Red
Song: Rhode Island
Sports Teams: None.
Origin of Name: From the Greek Island of Rhodes.
Major Industries: The manufacture of primary metals and metal fabrication; jewelry and silverware; and textiles.
Historical Sites: The Roger Williams National Memorial in Providence.
Points of Interest: Samuel Slater's Mill in Pawtucket and the General
Nathanael Greene Homestead in Coventry and Block Island.
Bordering States: Massachusetts, the Atlantic Ocean, and Connecticut.
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Encyclopedias and Almanacs
Follow these links to read articles about Rhode Island from Encyclopedias and Almanacs:
Encarta Concise Encyclopedia
Columbia Encyclopedia
Information Please Almanac
Other Helpful Links:
The State of Rhode Island's Home Page (http://www.state.ri.us/)
This has links to a State House Tour, State Links, State Departments and Quasi-Public Agencies. There is also a search engine to help you find what you are looking for. Note: this page takes a long time to download.
What Did You Do in the War, Grandma? (http://www.stg.brown.edu/projects/WWII_Women/tocCS.html)
"An oral history of Rhode Island women during World War II, written by students in the Honors English Program at South Kingstown High School."
Visit New England-Rhode Island (http://www.visitri.com)
Visit this side to learn more about the New England states and Rhode Island. Information about historic sites is included. If you are interested in the Titanic, check out On the Trail of the Titanic (http://www.visitnewengland.com/titanic.htm)
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Last Updated
Apr 11, 2002
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