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map of Rhode IslandUNITED STATES
OF AMERICA :

RHODE ISLAND


  • some general data of the state
General useful information
Note: some data are of constant value, while other are due to changes, fluctuations etc.
State and population
capital: Providence // state code ISO: RI ; FIPS: US44
surface: 2707 sq.km = 1045 sq.mi // rank in USA: 50 // location: New England
climate: moderate maritime, invigorating and changeable
entered USA as 13th state ratifying the Constitution on: 1790-05-29
administrative division: 5 counties
total population according to the census of 2000: 1,048,319
population density 2000: 387 per sq.km = 1003 per sq.mi // net growth 1999-2000: 4,5%
main ethnic groups: white 85,0%; black 4,5%; Asian 2,3%; other 8,2%
Economy and infrastructure
chief crops: nursery products, turf & vegetable production
livestock (1000s): cattle: 6 / pigs: 3 / poultry: 65 (excl. broilers)
timber/lumber: oak
chief industries: services, manufacturing, tiles, electronics
chief industrial products: costume jewelry, toys, machinery, textiles, electronics
chief mining products: sand & gravel, crushed stone, gemstones
Some physical landmarks
highest point in the state: Jerimoth Hill 247 m = 812 ft
other mountains: Durfee Hill 245, Badger Mt. 224, Sprague Hill 219
lowest point in the state: sea level
lakes: Eisenhower Lake, Worden Pond, Yawgoog Pond, Watchaug Pond
artificial lakes: Scituate Res., Flat River Res., Pascoag Res.
rivers: Blackstone
others: islands: Block Island, Rhode I., Conanicut I., Prudence I., Patience I. // deserts: none
Additional remarks, especially on the statistical information
other important features:
nick name(s): Little Rhody, Ocean State
motto: Hope
song: Rhode Island
flower: Violet // bird: Rhode Island red // tree: Red maple
primary sources:
World almanac and book of facts; National Geographic Atlas of the World; maps: WN world @tlas

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