Rhode Island is the smallest U.S. state. It is bordered by Massachusetts on the north and east and Connecticut on the west. Rhode Island is home to a tremendous amount of visitor attractions and amenities within its borders. With beautiful beaches, exciting cultural attractions and a renowned dining scene, the Ocean State is a perfect spot for a visit.

2. ROCKY POINT STATE PARK, WARWIXK, RI
LINCOLN, RI
HORBOR, BLOCK
ISLAND
MOHEGAN BLUFFS, BLOCK
ISLAND
MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY,
PROVIDENCE, RI

3. RHODE ISLAND
• Rhode Island was founded by Roger Williams
in 1636.
• Roger Williams advocated religious tolerance
and the separation of church and state.
• Rhode Island was the first state to declare
its independence from the British on May 4,
1776.
• The name “Rhode” derived from Latin
meaning ”Daughter of Poseidon”.
• “Poseidon” is the god of the sea and waters,
as well as of horses and earthquakes.
• During World War I, Rhode Island furnished
28,817 soldiers, of whom 612 died.
ROGER WILLIAMS, Founder
of RI
POSEIDON, God of
the sea

4. RHODE ISLAND- Fascinating facts
1. Rhode Island is the smallest state of U.S.A. (Out of 50
States) also has the longest official name of any of the
states: "State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations”
till 2020.
2. In November 2020 the state's voters approved an amendment to the state
constitution formally dropping "and Providence Plantations" from its full
name
3. The state is one of the most densely populated and heavily
industrialized for its size.
4. Rhode Island is nicknamed the “Ocean State” because it has more than
400 miles of coastline. Everyone in the state lives within a half-hour drive
to the sea!
5. Rhode Island is bounded to the north and east by Massachusetts, to the
south by Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound of the Atlantic
Ocean, and to the west by Connecticut.

5. RHODE ISLAND- Fascinating facts
6. A rare type of rock called Cumberlandite is found only in
Rhode Island (specifically, in the town of Cumberland)
and is the state rock.
7. There are 39 cities and towns in Rhode Island.
8. The First Baptist Church of Providence is the oldest Baptist
church in the Americas, founded by Roger Williams in 1638.
9. The first fully automated post office in the country is in
Providence.
10. First State to abolish slavery.
11. Providence has the most number of donut shops per
person in the US.
12. 59% of Rhode Island is covered in forest.

6. Weather and climate in RI
• Winters are relatively cold with temperatures ranging from -6.1 to 2.2°C (21 to
36°F) and summer temperatures averaging between 17.2 and 27.2°C (63 to 81°F).
• The average annual snowfall in Rhode Island increases from
about 20 inches to 40 to 55 inches.
• sun set and sun rise timings in R.I.

7. MARRIAGE SYSTEM IN RI
• In American law, there are two types of marriage: "ceremonial" and "common law"
marriage.
• Ceremonial marriage is the name for traditional marriages, where the spouses have
a wedding ceremonyand obtain amarriagelicense from the government.
• By contrast, a common law marriage occurs when two partners behave as if they're
married and the government treats them as if they're married even though they
didn't get a marriagelicenseor have a wedding.
• The majority of American states don't recognize common law marriage, but Rhode
Islanddoes.

8. EDUCATION SYSTEM
The United States has a Decentralized System of Education
1. The United States has a decentralized system of education;
there is no national school system.
2. In accordance with the U.S. Constitution, the ultimate authority
to create and administer education policy rests with the 50
states, and most states have delegated authority to operate
schools to local governments.
3. There are no national laws addressing a prescribed curriculum,
the establishment and recognition of institutions.
4. The federal government plays a limited but important role in
ensuring equity, supporting state and local educational
improvement efforts, providing financial support for
postsecondary education, gathering statistics and conducting
research, and helping to make education a national priority.

10. RHODE ISLAND RANKINGS
 Rhode Island makes
relatively large investments
in K-12 education.
 In fiscal year (FY) 2019,
the Ocean State ranked ninth
among U.S. states in per
pupil education revenues
($19,169).

11. PLANT AND ANIMAL
LIFE
1. More than three-fifths of the state is forested.
2. White pine, several varieties of oak, ash, Hickory
and Maple are predominant trees.
3. Small animals such as rabbits, woodchucks, raccoons,
skunks, opossums, red and gray squirrels, minks, and
beavers are distributed widely outside urbanized areas.
4. Red and gray foxes are increasingly common, while white-
tailed deer are found in specific areas.
5. The eastern coyote and the wild turkey are found in
growing numbers all over the state.

12. STATE SYMBOLS OF RI
State Bird: Rhode Island Red
State Drink: Coffee Milk
State Flag State Tree: Red Maple (acer rubrum)
State Fruit: Rhode Island Greening Apple State Shell: Quahaug (mercenaria mercenaria)
State Fish: Striped Bass (Morone saxatilis)

13. STATE SYMBOLS OF RI

14. RHODE ISLAND STATE HOUSE
6. The state capitol building is made of white Georgian marble. On
top is the world's fourth largest self-supported marble dome.

15. SAMPLE HOUSES IN RHODE ISLAND

16. Famous Rhode Island Foods
Rhode Island-Style Calamari
(Calamary is a type of squid)
Clam Cakes
(Clams are bivalve mollusks)
Stuffies
(Mostly made from quahog
clams)
Rhode Island Clam
Chowder Hot Wieners
(Made out of pork and veal) Coffee Milk
 Del’s Frozen Lemonade
 Doughboys
 Pizza Strips
 Johnnycakes
 Many more

17. best UNIVERSITIES IN RI
i. Brown University,
ii. University of Rhode Island
iii. Salve Regina University
iv. Bryant University
v. Roger Williams University
vi. Johnson & Wales University-
Providence

18. BROWN UNIVERSITY

19. Roger Williams University is a in
Bristol, Rhode Island
The University of Rhode Island
with its main campus in
Kingston, RI. Island
Bryant University in Smithfield,
Rhode Island
Salve Regina University in
Newport, Rhode Island
Johnson & Wales University with its main
campus in Providence, Rhode Island.

20. MUSEUMS IN RI
1. The Breakers
2. The Newport Art Museum collects, preserves, exhibits
and interprets historic and contemporary visual arts of the
arts of the highest quality with an emphasis on the rich
the rich artistic heritage of Newport, the state of Rhode
of Rhode Island and southeastern New England.
1. The Breakers, Newport, RI
A National Historic monument, the Breakers is the
ancient mansion of the Vanderbilt family and can be
found in Newport, Rhode Island. The manor is kept
beautifully, and an audio guide around the property
unlocks the history of the house and its ancient day to
day operations.
The Newport Art Museum

21. 3. The International Tennis Hall of Fame Museum, housed
in the historic Newport Casino, is an uncommon example
uncommon example of sporting excellence. The entire
The entire history of the sport, dating from the 12th
from the 12th Century through today, is chronicled within
chronicled within its 18 galleries.
2. The Rhode Island School of
Design Museum of Art acquires,
preserves, exhibits, and interprets works of art
and design representing diverse cultures from
ancient times to the present.

22. CLOUDS HILL MUSEUM

23. STATE PARKS
Beavertail State Park Rocky Point State Park
World War II Memorial State
Park
Pulaski State Park

24. Fort Adams State Park, Newport
Lincoln Woods State
Park, Lincoln
Snake Den Park, Johnston
Goddard Memorial State Park, Warwick
Brenton Point State Park, Newport
STATE PARKS, RI

25. The Best R.I.
BEACHES
• It won't take long to understand why they call Rhode Island the
Ocean State.
1. Goosewing Beach, Little Compton. ...
2. Misquamicut State Beach, Westerly. ...
3. East Beach, Watch Hill. ...
4. Narragansett Town Beach, Narragansett. ...
5. Easton's Beach, Newport. ...
6. East Mutunuck Beach, South Kingstown. ...
7. Napatree Point Beach, Westerly.
8. East Beach, Charlestown
9. Mohegan Bluffs, Block Island

26. BEACHES IN RHODE ISLAN
4. 5
. 6.

27. Easton's Beach,
Newport
Napatree Point Beach,
Westerly
7. 8
9.
10

28. 9 Scenic Wharfs and Marinas In Rhode Island to visit
1. Bowen's Wharf, Newport 2. Bannister's Wharf, Newport
3. Greenwich Bay Marina, East Greenwich 4. Point Judith Marina, Wakefield

29. 5. Galilee Harbour, Narragansett 6. Sakonnet Point Harbor, Little
Compton
7. Old Harbor, Block Island
8. Deep Sea Port,
Bristol

30. 1. Roger Williams Park Zoo
BEST ZOOs in RI

31. Providence Place Mall
Downtown, Providence
Garden City Center,
Cranston.
Bowen's Wharf,
Newport.
Warwick Mall  The Crossing At
Smithfield, Smithfield,
RI.
 Chapel View, Cranston,
RI
 Cowesett Corners
Shopping Center, North
Kingstown, RI
 North Providence
Marketplace, North
Providence, RI
 Many more…..