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So you want to know about Rhode Island? Here are some highlights! Also check out the links to other sites about Rhode Island.
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Population (1994): 997,000
(43rd in size) State size: 1,212 square miles (50th in size) State Capital: Providence (named means divine guidence or care) Major cities: Cranston, Pawtucket, Providence and Warwick Admission to union: The 13th State Date entered the union: May 29, 1790 Origin of state name: Named after the Isle of Rhodes in the Aegean Sea Nicknames: Little Rhody Bordering states: Connecticut and Massachusetts, with the Atlantic Ocean to the south-east. State bird: Rhode Island Red State flower: Violet State tree: Red Maple Motto: Hope |
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| Major industries include textile mills, jewelry, electronics and machine tools. There is also some agriculture and tourism. |
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| Rhode Island was initially established by Roger Williams in 1636 to escape religious persecution in England. It declared its independence from England in 1776. Rhode Island was the last of the original 13 states to join the union. |
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 Rhode Island State Flag
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Rhode Island State Government home page |
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