Rhode Island Facts


State Abbreviation RI
Statehood May 29, 1790
State Capital Providence
Number of Counties 5
State Population (2005)1,076,189
State Quarter Issue Date May 21, 2001
State Flower Violet
Nickname The Ocean State
State Flag Rhode Island State Flag
Area Codes 401
Top 5 Cities (2000 population)
Providence173,618
Warwick85,808
Cranston79,269
Pawtucket72,958
East Providence48,688
Major Sports Teams None



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