was the first of the orriginal 13 collonies to declare its independence, and the last to sign the declaration of Independence.

is the smallest geographically, but has the longest name: The State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations.

Has the third (3rd) lowest obiesity rate in the country, and yet the most donut shops per capita.

a state where the "Providence" airport is really 15 miles away in a neighboring town of Warrwick.

official drink is Coffee Milk
Home of the Independent Man and of Del's Lemonade
State Bird: Rhode Island Red

on the reverse of the quarter is a yaght
and the Claiborne Pell (NewPort) Bridge, which streches between the town of Jamestown on the left and Newport on the right

Quahaugs, Family Guy, Newport, Narragansett, The Ocean State, beaches, summer, Del's Lemonade, coffee syrup, "bubbla", WaterFire, Ferderal Hill, corruption, East Side, Mr. Potatoe Head..... enough said.

1. The greatest place in the world.
2. The nation's greatest kept secret... the best place to party, eat, relax, most culture, and the number one place to have a generally awesome time.
3. Home of New York System Weiners, Dels Lemonade, Salt and Vinegar on French Fries, Buddy Cianci, no school Fosta Glossta, and most importantly, Coffeemilk.

Smallest state, most out of New Englanders think is an actual Island.

Big Blue Bug, "Free Buddy," Thayer's Street, clubbing in Providence, townies at the warwick mall, no school in Foster Gloster, bridges, islands, and summer beaches with a cup of del's and vodka.

a fun, beautiul litte state that everyone forgets the hell about; filled with little island, ethnics (unlike the WASPs in the rest of New England), crazy basketball fans, and good eats

*The smallest state in the United States also known as the "Ocean State".

*Rhode Island is located in the North-East coast. It is a part of New England.

*The founder is Roger Williams.

*Rhode Island's offical state name is "State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations" which is actually the longest state name in the United States.

*People who live in Rhode Island or who come from Rhode Island are called Rhode Islanders.

*A state often forgotten about or unknown of...

Smallest State in the Union. Rhode Island is home to a unique, diverse population.

We have Providence with the eastside where thayer street rats run rampant on their friend's adderol and ritalin. Providence is also home to School One, while it used to be a cool alternative highschool (no not for retards, for artistic potheads), it is going down the tubes with the introduction of ignorant 14 year old girls who don't believe kwanza exsists because they don't know anyone who celebrates it.

But don't let that get you down, as providence is still home to a great scene if you know the right people. Venture into Olneyville and you will find whats 40s, culture and chronic have created... the providence noise scene. These people are really something, they make the crappiest sounding "music" and totally rock out to it. You can grow to love this, but it is definitely an acquired taste. Don't be mistaken, these aren't asshole "indie" rockers (although they do dress like them), they are just assholes. If you didn't realize they listen to modern rap along with every other kind of music (FOREIGNER!), they might ignore you.

Go down past providence to the southern shore and you have North Kingstown, Jamestown and Newport. North Kingstown is a huge town with a massive population with stereotypes from rednecks, yuppies, latinos, ghetto in the suburb and your basic white stoner. Jamestown is a 9x1 mile island in the middle of Narragansett bay. This is home to yuppies, rich assholes...

A beautiful state to take a stroll. I highly recommend south providence for its cultural diversity and ghettos. If you have time walk down federal hill yelling "Wop" and then run for cover in Olneyville.