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Rhode Island - Political
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| Capital | Providence |
| Largest City | Providence |
| Major Cities | Warwick, Cranston, Newport |
| Nicknames | Ocean State, Little Rhody |
| Area | 1214 sq. miles |
| Population | 1,048,319 |
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Rhode Island - Physical features
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| Physical Features | Naragansett Bay, Rhode Island Sound |
| Rivers | Sakonnet |
| Highest Point | Jerimoth Hill |
| Islands | Aquidneck Island(also known as Rhode Island), Block Island, Conanicut Island |
| Bordering States | Massachusetts (north), Connecticut (west) |
| National Parks | None |
| Key Products | Textiles, Jewelry |
| Natural Resources | Fish |
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Rhode Island - History
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| 1636 | Roger Williams established Providence |
| 1790 | The last of the thirteen colonies to become a state |
| Present Day | Rhode Island is the smallest state in the United States |
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Rhode Island - Facts
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| The official name of the state is "Rhode Island and Providence Plantations". |
| Narragansett Bay is famous for its sailboats and yachts |
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