The capital of Rhode Island is Providence.
The Postal Code for Rhode Island: RI
The typical abbreviation for Rhode Island: R.I.
Time Zone:
The state of Rhode Island is in the Eastern Time (EST/EDT) zone and observes daylight saving time.
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When the people of Rhode Island refer to themselves: Rhode Islander
Population: According to the 2006 Census estimates, Rhode Island has a population of 1,067,610 people.
This represents 0.36% of the national total, making it the 43rd most populous state.
The following are population changes since the last Census. The population counts after year 2000 are estimates.
| Year | Population | Change |
| 2006 | 1,067,610 | -0.56% since 2005 |
| 2005 | 1,073,579 | -0.50% since 2004 |
| 2004 | 1,078,930 | +0.39% since 2003 |
| 2003 | 1,074,783 | +0.58% since 2002 |
| 2002 | 1,068,568 | +0.95% since 2001 |
| 2001 | 1,058,510 | +0.97% since 2000 |
| 2000 | 1,048,319 | Last Census Count |
Area:
The area of Rhode Island is 1,545 square miles (4,001.53 km²).
This represents 0.04% of the national total.
Rhode Island is the smallest state.
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Density:
The population density of Rhode Island is 1,021.64 people per square mile (394.46 people/km²).
Rhode Island ranks 2nd in population density.
Nickname for Rhode Island: "The Ocean State"
State Motto: "Hope"
State Bird: Rhode Island Red (gallus gallus)
State Tree: Red Maple (acer rubrum)
State Flower: Violet (viola)
State Song: "Rhode Island It's For Me"
Statehood:
Rhode Island became the 13th state on May 29, 1790.
Useful State Links
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Miscellaneous Information
| Census Region: 1 (Northeast) |
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| Census Division: 1 (New England) |
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| State FIPS-55 Code: 44 |
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| Office of Management and Budget (OMB): Region I / Region 1 |
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| ISO-3166-2 Code: US-RI |
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