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Counties
List of Towns
Points of
Interest
Capital: Providence
Admission to Union: May 29, 1790 (13th)
Largest city: Providence
Highest point: Jerimoth Hill, 812 ft
Lowest point:
Atlantic Ocean,
0 ft
RI, the smallest state, has the largest state name
There are 39 cities and towns in Rhode Island.
Rhode Island's nickname is "the Ocean State."
Rhode Island Regions;
- Blackstone Valley
- Block Island
- East Bay
- Newport
- Providence
- Warwick
- South County
Rhode Island has more then 400 miles of shoreline.
The Naval Station (NAVSTA) Newport, home to more than 42 naval and defense commands and activities.
The first nine hole golf course in America was completed in Newport in 1890.
The only state to celebrate VJ day, the end of WWII
RI is proud to have the worst drivers in USA
A drive though RI is only 45 minutes border to border
Roger Willians - religous freedom - Providence
Mrs Astor - summer manisons - the breakers - Newport
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State of Rhode Island

Rhode Island state seal
About Rhode Island
Rhode Island enacted the first law prohibiting slavery in North America on May 18, 1652.
Ranked by population, the state's 8 cities are:
1. Providence
2. Warwick
3. Cranston
4. Pawtucket
5. East Providence
6. Woonsocket
7. Newport
8. Central Falls
The latest rumor in an Alaskan newspaper concerning the
future of former governor Sarah Palin involves her moving to Rhode
Island
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