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Rhode Island Almanac: Facts and Figures
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Rhode Island, in full, State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, one of the New England states of the US.
In the late 18th century the first US textile mill driven by waterpower was built in Rhode Island. In the early 1990s manufacturing was the state's second leading economic activity, exceeded only by the service sector.
Rhode Island Almanac
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| Official Name |
Rhode Island |
| Capital |
Providence |
| Nick Name |
Little Rhody, Ocean State |
| Motto |
Hope |
| Location & Region |
41.82195 N, 071.41973 W |
Northeast |
| Constitution Ratified |
1846 |
| Statehood |
May 29, 1790 |
13th state |
| Population |
1,048,319 |
1,003.18 sq mi. |
43rd |
Largest City
(by population) |
Providence, Warwick, Cranston, Pawtucket, East Providence |
| Bordering States |
North and East: Massachusetts South: Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound (arms of the Atlantic Ocean) (Narrangansett Bay deeply indents the Southeastern part of the state) (Pawcatuck River forms part of the Southwestern boundary)
West: Connecticut
Coastline: 40 mi.
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| Number of Counties |
5 Counties in Rhode Island |
Largest County
(by population) |
Providence County |
621,602 |
413 sq mi. |
| Electoral Votes |
4 |
| US Congress |
2 Senators; 2 Representatives |
| Time Zone |
Eastern Standard Time |
Rhode Island Climate and Weather
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Rhode Island weather is erratic and hard to predict. Temperatures, rainfall, even changes in foliage don't seem to like regularity. In general, the bay and coastal areas are cooler in summer and warmer in winter compared with the inland regions. At all times of year, the weather will probably change every two or three days, though it does go through extended wet and dry spells during some years.
June temperatures tend to be in the 53-76 F/12-24 C range. There are some 90+ F/32+ C days, mostly in the cities and inland in July, but the afternoon sea breeze keeps most summer highs in the low 80s F/27 C. Wet days can seem chilly. September and October are generally clear, with highs in the mid 60s to mid 70s F/17-23 C. Peak leaf peeping usually occurs around Columbus Day, or slightly after.) Winter is wet, sometimes snowy, sometimes icy and chilly (18 to 37 F/-8 to -3 C). |
| Highest Temperature |
104 degrees
August 2, 1975 |
| Lowest Temperature |
-25 degrees
February 5, 1996 - Greene |
| Avg Temp: High - Low |
81.7 degrees |
20 degrees |
Rhode Island Highest, Lowest, and Mean Elevations (Feet)
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| Mean Elevation |
200 |
| Highest Point |
Jerimoth Hill |
812 |
| Lowest Point |
Atlantic Ocean |
Sea level |
| Elevation |
Sea level |
Rhode Island Land Area (Square Miles)
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| Geographic Center |
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| Total Area |
1,545.05 |
50th |
| Land Area |
1,044.93 |
77.64% |
| Water Area |
500.12 |
32.36% |
| Forested Land Area |
61.1% |
Dimensions
(Length - Width) |
40 miles |
30 miles |
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Source: (US Census, April 1, 2000)
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