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Rhode Island Facts

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Who is the founder of Rhode Island?Roger Williams
What is the capital of your state?Providence
What is the state tree?The maple tree
What is the state rock?Cumberlandite
How many towns / cities are there in your state?39
What is the state motto?Hope
What colors are the state flag?Blue, Gold, and White
What is the state mineral?Bowenite
What is the state bird?The Red Hen
How many miles of coastline are there?400
What is the nickname of Rhode Island?Little Rhody
What are two things Rhode Island is known for?Art and jewelery
Rhode Island and six other states form the north east part of the country called ?New England
What is the island off the coast of Rhode Island called?New Shoreham or Block Island
What is the state shell?The Quahog
In what year was Rhode Island found?1636
Roger Williams was banished from Massachuetts because of his what?Religious beliefs
What city was the first state house in?Newport
How many stars are there on the flag?13
What part of the country is Rhode Island in?The northeast
What three Native American tribes were the first settlers in Rhode Island?Pequot, Wampanoaug, and Narragansett