Rhode IslandBy: Zoe

My State Nickname

Rhode Islands nickname is the Ocean State.

My State Motto

Rhode Islands motto is Hope.

Rhode Islands Origin Rhode Island was either named for the it’s isle of Rhodes or it’s red clay

Rhode Islands Name of residents The name of residents are Rhode Islanders.

Bordering States and Countries The bordering states are Connecticut, New York and Massachusetts.

Capital and Other Large CitiesProvidence is the capital and Cranston, and Warwick are some large cities.

Population

Rhode Island is the smallest state its population is 1,051,511.

Rhode Island’s flag Rhode Islands flag is white with gold bordering three sides. It has a gold anchor with thirteen yellow stars around it. Under the anchor is a banner that says Rhode Islands motto Hope.

State SymbolsThe state flower is violets. The state tree is red maple. The state bird is Rhode Island Red a type of chicken.

Agriculture and IndustryRhode Island makes textiles, jewelry, rubber products, machinery and it has a lot of tourism.

Geographical features There is one river in Rhode Island which is Sakannet River.

Governor Rhode Island’s governor is Lincoln Chafee.

Famous People

Two of the famous people are Roger Williams and Elizabeth B. Chace.

Historic EventsRoger Williams found the state and capital in 1636.

Things to do in Rhode IslandSome fun things to do in Rhode Island are the Water Wiz Water Park, Museums, and Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline.