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The State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations (commonly known as Rhode Island) is the smallest state by land area in the United States, and the state with the longest official name. Rhode (pronounced "Road") Island is part of the New England region, and was the first of the thirteen original American colonies to declare independence from British rule, signaling the start of the American Revolution.
The state's common name, Rhode Island, actually refers to the largest island in Narragansett Bay, also known as Aquidneck Island, on which the city of Newport is located. Aquidneck Island is also locally referred to as Newport - though it in fact has three distinct townships on it. The origin of the name is unclear. Some historians think that Italian explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano, upon discovering Block Island, just southwest in the Atlantic Ocean, named it Rhode Island because of its similarity in shape to the Greek island of Rhodes. Later settlers, mistaking which island Verrazzano was referring to, gave the name to Aquidneck Island instead. Other historians believe that the name is derived from Roodt Eylandt, old Dutch for "red island," given to the island by Dutch explorer Adriaen Block due to the red clay on the island's shore.
Despite most of the state being part of the mainland, the name Rhode Island leads some out-of-staters to believe—mistakenly—that the entire state is an island. Rhode Island is nicknamed "The Ocean State".
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@hacopianhere I.N.R.I. : Jesus was crucified by corrupt judges & politicians in rhode island. #grandpasays
Justscuzz (Monica J.) Wed, 23 Dec 2009 16:00:12 -0000
@hacopianhere I.N.R.I. : Jesus was crucified by corrupt judges & politicians in rhode island. #grandpasays
(Denson cont.) The Concert Handbell Ringers of the Wheeler School, Providence, Rhode Island / Daniel Moore, Director
WCMUClassical (WCMU Classical) Wed, 23 Dec 2009 15:57:41 -0000
(Denson cont.) The Concert Handbell Ringers of the Wheeler School, Providence, Rhode Island / Daniel Moore, Director
In other news, @nweglowski got me a pamphlet for the Rhode Island beekeeper's association the other day. I do love me some honey...
LiteraryTease (Moira Richardson) Wed, 23 Dec 2009 15:56:20 -0000
In other news, @nweglowski got me a pamphlet for the Rhode Island beekeeper's association the other day. I do love me some honey...
NewEnergyNews More: CHEVRON BUILDS RHODE ISLAND WIND http://bit.ly/71ZNSY
SolarPowerToo (Alan Hopkins) Wed, 23 Dec 2009 15:49:50 -0000
NewEnergyNews More: CHEVRON BUILDS RHODE ISLAND WIND http://bit.ly/71ZNSY
Fresh BizNews Rhode Island shows 1 percent gain in home prices, 1st increase in more than 3 years http://ow.ly/16cHjE
foxreg (FoxRealEstateGroup) Wed, 23 Dec 2009 15:48:24 -0000
Fresh BizNews Rhode Island shows 1 percent gain in home prices, 1st increase in more than 3 years http://ow.ly/16cHjE
RI prosecutor charged with DUI gives up license: PROVIDENCE, RI (AP) â A federal prosecutor in Rhode Island cha.. http://bit.ly/4Hzdhd
duimanual (scott joy) Wed, 23 Dec 2009 15:42:46 -0000
RI prosecutor charged with DUI gives up license: PROVIDENCE, RI (AP) — A federal prosecutor in Rhode Island cha.. http://bit.ly/4Hzdhd
Charlestown Ambulance - Rescue Service - Volunteer, non-profit community based public health service that efficiently provides and manages the integrated pre-hospital care system for the Town of Charlestown.
Cumberland Rescue and Emergency Services - Provides a message from the director, 911 details, and related links.
University of Rhode Island Emergency Medical Services - Includes overview, history, members, events, training, equipment, and pictures.
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