Population: 999914

Nick Name: The Ocean State. ("Possibly named in honor of the Greek Island of Rhodes or was named Roode Eylandt by Adriaen Block, Dutch explorer, because of its red clay.")

Capital City: Providence

Brief Overview Of Rhode Island
It seems that in the smallest state, people Trust each other more than the average Americans truts each other (as per the Times Lifestyle Survey 2000). RI is historically considered as rebellious, and fights for freedom of conscience and action; thus is their motto – hope.

In Rhode Island, the points of attraction are - Lesser poverty, slightly lower crime rates, better and child health. Probably the main attraction would be its proximity to Boston and New York City, which are respectively 60 and 180 miles from RI. It even leads in Innovation capabilities coming in the top 12 states.

On the flip side, increasing pollution levels, higher tax rates and slightly higher cost of living than the national average are discouraging.

The weekend attractions include - Touro Synagogue the oldest in the U.S., the Roger Williams National Memorial in Providence, Samuel Slater's Mill in Pawtucket, the General Nathanael Greene Homestead in Coventry, and Block Island.