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Bookmark or Share- State Abbreviations – 50statesThe US has 50 states, a national capital along with commonwealths, and other territories around the world. Each state has its own unique shortened name codes called state abbreviations used in written documents and mailing addre
- Rhode Island State Bird - Rhode Island Red Hen - 50States.comThe Rhode Island Red Hen became Rhode Island’s official state bird on May 3, 1954. A portrait of the Rhode Island Red was presented to Governor Roberts. It had been painted in the 1920s by Arthur O. Schilling, the United States’ leading poultry artist. The Rhode Island Red, Governor Roberts said, “…has become a symbol of Rhode Islanders ...
- Rhode Island Facts and Trivia - 50states.comRhode Island is the smallest state in size in the United States. It covers an area of 1,214 square miles. Its distances North to South are 48 miles and East to West 37 miles. Rhode Island State Symbols Trivia. Rhode Island State Bird is called the Rhode Island-Red Hen; The official state flower of Rhode Island is Common Blue Violet
- Rhode Island Nickname The Ocean State – 50statesThe state of Rhode Island first started licensing vehicles in 1904. The first license plates were issued in 1904, were made of porcelain and featured black and white numbers. The current standard issue plates feature the light blue wave on white background with dark blue numbers with the official state nickname “Ocean State.”
- Rhode Island Map – 50statesMap of Rhode Island State. Think you know your geography? Try this! Print this and see if kids can identify the State of Rhode Island by it’s geographic outline.
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