Population: 989,794 (1996)
Capital: Providence, Population 160,728 (1990)
Nickname: Little Rhody, Ocean State
Year of Admission: May 29, 1790
Order of Admission: 13 |
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Area: 1,231 sq miles (3,188 sq kilometers) (the 50th biggest state).
Location: Rhode Island is situated on the Northeast of United States
Borders: Massachusetts on the North, & Connecticut on the West
Climate: Rhode Island has a humid continental climate, but the extremes of winter cold and summer heat usually associated with this type of climate are moderated in Rhode Island by the Atlantic Ocean and Narragansett Bay. Warm season temperatures are also influenced by the ocean and bay, so temperatures are usually cooler along the coast than in the interior. Rhode Island has a relatively wet climate, with precipitation rather evenly distributed throughout the year. Because of the moderating effects of the bay and ocean, snowfall is generally much less in the southern part of the state than in the interior. In the summer months there are occasional thunderstorms, which tend to be of limited severity. Hail is infrequent.
Elevation extremes:
Lowest point: Sea Level
Highest point: Jerimoth Hill - 812 feet (247 m)
Land Area: 1,045 sq miles
Water area: 186 sq miles
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