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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
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.
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
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)
Mean Elevation	200
Highest Point	Jerimoth Hill			812
Lowest Point	Atlantic Ocean			Sea level
Elevation	Sea level
Rhode Island Land Area (Square Miles)
Geographic Center
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
Source:(US Census, April 1, 2000)

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