What to see in Rhode Island, attractions and places to visit in the smallest state of the United States, located along the Atlantic coast with the capital Providence.
Tourist information
Rhode Island, although the smallest in surface area, is one of the states belonging to the United States that has one of the highest population densities.
The neighboring states are Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island Sound. To the south, this state is washed by the Atlantic ocean.
It includes the flat part located around Narragansett bay and many islands.
The part of the territory that develops along the Atlantic coast is largely flat, with a tendency to become hilly moving inland.
Numerous rivers run through this state, the longest of which is Blackstone.
The first European citizen to land in this state was Giovanni da Verrazzano, a well-known navigator, who called Luisa, in honor of Luisa di Savoia, that part of the territory where he had landed which corresponds today to Rhode Island.
As for the climate, contrary to what one might think, Rhode Island has a continental climate, despite the geographical position that makes it bathed by the ocean.
It rains heavily throughout the year.
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The industrial sector is mainly based on manufacturing, while the agricultural sector is not very developed, due to the reduced territorial extension.
In terms of religion, Rhode Island represents an exception compared to other states in the United States as it has a clear majority of inhabitants practicing the Catholic religion, many of them originating in Italy, Ireland and the French part of Canada.
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The capital and largest city of this state is Providence, which owes its name to Roger Williams who wanted to call it to honor God's merciful Providence, when he took refuge here after being rejected by the Puritans of Mass.
This city is known for its silver making and is the economic, cultural and political center of Rhode Island.
