USA History
Rhode Island
The following information is provided by:
Carpenter, Allen and Provorse, Carl. "The World Almanac Of The U.S.A." World Almanac Books, New Jersey. (C)1996.
Became State: May 29, 1790
Capital: Providence
Known as: Little Rhody, Ocean State
Motto: Hope
Bird: Rhode Island Red
Flower: Violet
Stone: Cumberlandite
Song: "Rhode Island"
Tree: Red Maple
Area: 1,231 Square miles
Number of Counties: 5
Highest point: 812 feet (Jerimoth Hill)
Lowest point: Sea Level (Atlantic Ocean)