rhode island

Rhode Island is a state in the United States. It is a small state—only about one-tenth the size of the biggest state, Alaska. Rhode Island is located in the northeastern part of the U.S., near the Atlantic Ocean. The capital city of Rhode Island is Providence, and the state is known as the Ocean State because it has over 400 miles of coastline along the Atlantic Ocean. The state is known for its beaches, the Rhode Island Red chicken, and its delicious seafood. Its official nickname is "The Smallest State in the Union."