Rhode Island, US

About

When you're looking for a place that combines history and modernity, look no further than Rhode Island. The state is full of Colonial towns, sandy shores, and seaside communities.

Newport is home to some of the most famous mansions in the country, including The Breakers, which was built by Cornelius Vanderbilt II. Providence is the capital of Rhode Island, and it's also home to Brown University—one of the oldest institutions of its kind in the country—as well as Roger Williams Park and its famed WaterFire art installation.

The capital of Rhode Island is Providence. It's also the biggest city in the state with almost 200 thousand people living there. Other important cities are Warwick (population around 45 thousand), Cranston (around 52 thousand), Woonsocket (around 52 thousand), Pawtucket (around 71 thousand) and North Providence (around 59 thousand). The total size of Rhode Island is 3144 km² with population of just over 1 million people (2020).

Quick Facts about Rhode Island

Downtown Providence Rhode Island 2008 image

Geography

Rhode Island is located at 41°45'1"N 71°29'59"W (41.7503800, -71.4997800). It has 2 neighbors: Connecticut and Massachusetts.

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The largest city of Rhode Island is Providence with a population of 179,270. Other cities include, Warwick population 81,189, Cranston population 81,142, Pawtucket population 71,710 and East Providence population 47,337. See all Rhode Island cities & populated places.

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Cities, Towns, Villages, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Rhode Island.

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People born in Rhode Island, including mixologist Dale DeGroff, diplomat Christopher R. Hill, United States Naval Officer Oliver Hazard Perry, .

List

• Bree Van de Kamp (fictional character on Desperate Housewives) she was born in 20/08/1965
• Thomas Tew (American pirate) he was born in 01/01/1649
• Charlie Hunter (American musician) he was born in 23/05/1967
• Dave Ballou (American musician) he was born in 22/04/1963
• George Brayton (American mechanical engineer) he was born in 03/10/1830
• Stephen DeCesare (American composer, singer and opera singer) he was born in 14/05/1969
• John Martin ((1731-1786) revolutionary governor of Georgia, USA) he was born in 01/01/1731
• John McLaughlin (American journalist) he was born in 29/03/1927
• Paul Di Filippo (American writer) he was born in 29/10/1954
• Gary Albright (American professional wrestler (1963-2000)) he was born in 18/05/1963
• Don Reo (American television producer) he was born in 08/01/1946
• Waverley Root (American journalist) he was born in 15/04/1903
• CJ Adams (actor) he was born in 06/04/2000
• Brook Silva-Braga (American film director) he was born in 27/03/1979
• Edward Pelham Brenton (British Royal Navy officer & historian) he was born in 20/07/1774
• Melanie Gideon (American writer) she was born in 01/01/1964
• Susan Leigh Star (American sociologist) she was born in 01/01/1954
• William "Billy" Costello (American actor) he was born in 02/02/1898