Rhode Island - 罗得岛州

Rhode IslandYesAmericaOne of the states, wasMassachusettswithConnecticutSurrounded by. Rhode Island covers an area of ​​4005 square kilometers. Although it is the smallest state in the United States, it is the state with the longest name in the United States. The full name is "Rhode Island and Providence Manor State". Because the name is too long, Generally referred to as Rhode Island for short. Rhode Island has a population of just over one million and ranks 43rd in the United States, but its population density can rank second in the United States. There are more than 400 miles of coastline and excellent beaches.

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Brief history

The name of Rhode Island comes from the Royal Charter granted by King Charles II of England in 1663. Despite the proliferation of east coast cities, there are still two developed coastal territories and farmland here. The origin of the name (pronounced "road island") is controversial. There is a saying that the Dutch explorer Andrea Brock named "Roode Eylandt" because of its red clay, which reminded an Italian navigator of the Greek island of Rhodes. Later explorers also had confusion. It was renamed Rhode Island.

climate

In Rhode Island, you have to prepare clothes for all seasons, because the weather changes drastically every day, and you must bring raincoats and boots to prevent showers from happening at any time.

area

Rhode Island has five counties

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Bristol County
Kent County
Newport County
Providence County
Nanfang County(Washington County)

city

  • Providence -State capital, largest city and major commercial center. Unless you plan to spend a holiday on the beaches of Rhode Island, be sure to find some time to go to Providence.

Other destinations

  • Block Island -An island off the southern coast of the state.
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