Rhode+Island

Rhode Island
 * State: ** Rhode Island
 * Capitol: ** Providence


 * Facts about the State[[image:http://www.worldatlas.com/webimage/flags/usa/riflagbl.gif width="243" height="246" align="right"]] **
 * Bird, Rhode Island Red Hen
 * Flower, Violet
 * Gem or State Rock, Cumberlandite
 * Origin of State Name, From the Greek Islands of Rhodes
 * Motto, Hope
 * Flag, Repersints Hope
 * Population Size as of 2010, 1,052,567 people
 * Weather/Climate seasonal, 50 degrees F all year round


 * Geography **
 * Region of the US, North East Region
 * Major cities in the state, Cranston, Providence, and Warwick are the top three cities in Rhode Island
 * Neighboring states, Massachusetts, and Connecticut
 * Any bodies of water in or around? The Atlantic Ocean
 * Topography, The highest point in the state is Jerimoth Hill, at 812 ft (248 m), in the northwest.
 * Time Zone, Eastern Time Zone


 * Government **
 * Who are the leaders? (Specify governor, 2 senators and House of Representative members), Lincoln D. Chafee is the Governor, Jack Reed, Sheldon Whitehouse are the 2 senetors
 * History **
 * When the State got its statehood, October 18th 1867
 * Famous people, Nathaniel Greene, He died at age 91 and wad in the Civil War
 * Famous events that took place in this state
 * Culture **
 * Special: foods, music, festivals, etc
 * Demographics – Diversity, Religion, etc.


 * Attractions **
 * Landmarks
 * Sports Teams
 * Recreation
 * Colleges
 * Famous buildings/businesses
 * Natural Parks
 * Major Events
 * Major Airports


 * Unique **
 * Crazy State Law
 * Interesting Facts