EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT RHODE ISLAND
Rhode Island is a state in the US found in the north-eastern portion of the country. It is located in the New England area. Formally, it is called as the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations. In fact, it has the longest official name all over the US. It is also sometimes referred to as "The Ocean State" officially. It is due to presence of numbers of large bays and inlets in the state. The coastline of the state spreads over 400miles. It is the smallest of all the US states. The state is a leader in manufacturing of jewellery, plastic products, electronics and metal items. Also it is known for construction of boats and ships. Other economic activities include health and medicine.
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History
The history of the state can be traced back to the 16th century. At that time, it was discovered by Roger Williams in the year 1636. Actually, he foun...
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The total population of the state is approximately 1,056,298 according to census of 2015. Its population density is 1006 persq.km. Despite small size ...
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There is humid type climate in the state. The summers are short whereas winters are extremely cold. The state has an annual average temperature of 10°...
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