Facts about the state of Rhode Island

State flower :

Purple Violet

State Bird :

Rhode Island Red

State Tree :

Red Maple

State Motto :

Hope

• Rhode Island became the first of the 13 original colonies to declare its independence from Great Britain.
• It's the smallest state in the union.
• Providence is Rhode Island's capital and its largest city.
• The Tennis Hall of Fame is located Newport, Rhode Island
• Rhode Island has the longest state name.