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Rhode Island is the name of the large island in Narragansett Bay (adopted officially by the colony in 1644). It was also called "Isle of Rhodes," possibly after the Greek island Rhodes, where the great Colossus stood. In July, 1776, a legislative act decreed that the name of the state should be Rhode Island and Providence Plantations.
Nicknames: Little Rhody, The Plantation State. State Data: Total Area - 1,497 sq. miles; water 180 sq. miles Motto: "Hope" State Flower: Violet. Main Rivers: Providence (really an arm of the bay), Pawtuxet, Blackstone, Sakonnet (really a bay), and Pawcatuck. Mountain Ranges & Topography: Low rounded hills are the only elevations. Deeply indented by Narragansett Bay, with arms, including Mt. Hope Bay, Greenwich Bay, Providence River, and Sakonnet River. Several islands, including Rhode Island, Prudence and Conanicut Islands. Block Island is about 10 miles off the coast to the south. Some 400 miles of coastline. Some large ponds (lakes), including Worden, Moswansicut, and Watchaug, and Shituate Reservoir. Agriculture: Many variations in the quality, texture, and location of the types of Rhode Island soil make possible the raising of a great variety of vegetables, fruits, and flowers. The island has milk farms, stock farms, market gardens, orchards. Produces hay, potatoes, corn, apples. U.S. Agricultural Experiment Station at Kingston. U.S. Land-Grant college; Rhode Island State College at Kingston. Manufacturing includes: Industrial interests were among the first in America historically. Worsted goods, cotton textiles, dyeing and finishing textiles, silk, jewelry, woolen textiles, textile machinery, electrical machinery and supplies, knit goods, and foundry and machine shop products. Leading Cities: Providence (capital), Pawtucket, Woonsocket, Cranston, Newport, Warwick, and Central Falls.
Climate- More equable than most of New England. Average annual temperatures; summer 68 degrees, winter 30 degrees (at Narragansett Pier). Annual rainfall 50 inches.
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Food- Traditional American food in most communities. Chinese food is also prevalent.
Foreign Visitors- Foreigners entering the United States must carry two documents: A valid Passport, expiring not less than 6 months prior to the scheduled end of their visit to the U.S.; and a tourist visa obtainable at any American consulate at no charge. Anyone applying for an immigrant's visa must obtain a screening test for the AIDS-HIV virus. This test does not apply to tourists. Any visitor with a medical condition that requires treatment with narcotics or with paraphernalia must carry a valid, signed prescription from their doctor. Travel insurance is optional in the US but required by most car rental companies. See our link on money conversion for foreign guests.
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Language- English
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Money- US Currency - Currency conversion from: www.oanda.com/convert/cheatsheet
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Travel- This country is best seen by private auto!
Tips- In the high country early spring and Fall snow storms can catch you unaware, be prepared!
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