"The
Ocean State"
Motto: "Hope"
Union Member Since May 29, 1790 (13)
Governor:
Donald L. Carcieri
Official State of Rhode Island Web Site:
www.state.ri.us |
Capitol:
Providence
Tree: Red Maple
Bird: Rhode Island Red
Flower: Violet
Population and (rank):
1,003,464 (1990)(44)
1,048,319 (2000 est.)
Land Area and (rank):
1,045 square miles
(2,706 sq km) (50) |
