1. Rhode Island
By: Zoe

2. My State Nickname
Rhode Islands nickname is the Ocean State.

3. My State Motto
Rhode Islands motto is Hope.

4. Rhode Islands Origin
Rhode Island was either named for the it’s isle of Rhodes or it’s red clay

5. Rhode Islands Name of residents
The name of residents are Rhode Islanders.

6. Bordering States and Countries
The bordering states are Connecticut, New York and Massachusetts.

7. Capital and Other Large Cities
Providence is the capital and Cranston, and Warwick are some large cities.

8. Population
Rhode Island is the smallest state its population is 1,051,511.

9. Rhode Island’s flag
Rhode Islands flag is white with gold bordering three sides. It has a gold anchor with thirteen yellow stars around it. Under the anchor is a banner that says Rhode Islands motto Hope.

10. State Symbols
The state flower is violets. The state tree is red maple. The state bird is Rhode Island Red a type of chicken.

11. Agriculture and Industry
Rhode Island makes textiles, jewelry, rubber products, machinery and it has a lot of tourism.

12. Geographical features
There is one river in Rhode Island which is Sakannet River.

13. Governor
Rhode Island’s governor is Lincoln Chafee.

14. Famous People
Two of the famous people are Roger Williams and Elizabeth B. Chace.

15. Historic Events
Roger Williams found the state and capital in 1636.

16. Things to do in Rhode Island
Some fun things to do in Rhode Island are the Water Wiz Water Park, Museums, and Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline.