Rhode Island: state flag, capital and facts

State flag of Rhode Island

Rhode Island is a US state in the Northeast region. Its capital is Providence, and its postal abbreviation is RI. Known as the Ocean State, it joined the Union on May 29, 1790 as the 13th state. Providence is also its largest city.

The Rhode Island state flag shows a gold anchor ringed by 13 gold stars on white, with the word "Hope" on a blue ribbon.

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Rhode Island at a glance

Capital
Providence
Largest city
Providence
Nickname
The Ocean State
Statehood
May 29, 1790 (13th state)
Region
Northeast
Postal abbreviation
RI

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Frequently asked questions

The capital of Rhode Island is Providence.

Rhode Island is in the Northeast region of the United States.

The postal abbreviation for Rhode Island is RI.

Rhode Island is known as the Ocean State.

Rhode Island became the 13th state on May 29, 1790.

Rhode Island shares a land border with Connecticut and Massachusetts.

The flag of Rhode Island shows a gold anchor ringed by 13 gold stars on white, with the word "Hope" on a blue ribbon.