Rhode Island Real Estate
Land area: 1,044.93 sq miles
Capital City: Providence
Population: 11,067,610
Bird: Rhode Island Red
Flower: Violet
Tree: Red Maple
Economy: Agriculture and Industry
Largest Cities: Providence, Warwick, Cranston, Pawtucket, East Providence, Woonsocket, Coventry, North Providence, Cumberland, West Warwick
Motto: Hope.
Nickname: The Ocean State
Origin of state's name: Possibly named in honor of the Greek Island of Rhodes or was named Roode Eylandt by Adriaen Block, Dutch explorer, because of its red clay.
