The Smallest State
Rhode Island is the smallest of all fifty U.S. states by area. Located in the New England region in the northeastern United States, it is tiny enough that it would fit many times over inside most other states. Its capital and largest city is Providence.
Small Land, Big Coastline
Although Rhode Island covers very little land, it has a surprisingly long shoreline. The state wraps around Narragansett Bay, a large bay that reaches deep into its territory, and it borders the Atlantic Ocean. All those inlets and shores add up to hundreds of kilometres of coastline. This close bond with the sea has earned Rhode Island its nickname, the "Ocean State."
Mighty for Its Size
Rhode Island may be small, but it has played an outsized role in American history. It was one of the original thirteen colonies and was founded on the idea of religious freedom. It is also one of the most densely populated states in the country, meaning a lot of people live within its small borders. Despite being the tiniest state, it is far from the least important.
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