Rhode Island Quick Facts
Statehood: |
May 29, 1790 (13th) |
State Capital: |
Providence |
Land Area: |
1,045 sq. mi.; Smallest state |
Nickname: |
The Ocean State / Little Rhody |
Motto: |
Hope |
State Flower: |
Violet |
State Tree: |
Red Maple |
State Bird: |
Rhode Island Red |
State Song: |
Rhode Island's It For Me |
Largest Cities: |
Providence, Warwick, Cranston, Pawtucket, East Providence |
Border States: |
Connecticut, Massachusetts |
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