Statehood May 29, 1790 (13th)
Capital Providence
Largest Cities (by population) Providence, Warwick,
Cranston, Pawtucket
Origin of Name Named for the Greek "Isle of
Rhodes"
Population 1,069,725 (43rd)
Mottos "Hope" |
Area 1,545 sq miles (50th)
Bordering States (2) Connecticut and Massachusetts
Number of Counties (5)
Largest County (by population) Providence, 621.602
Highest Point Jerimoth Hill, 812 ft.
Lowest Point Sea Level, Atlantic Ocean |
