Interesting Things to know about Rhode Island

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The American state of Rhode Island is the smallest in the country and is just 1,045 square miles or 2,707 square kilometres in size.

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Living in Rhode Island lets you experience the beach life, the city life, suburban life and country living, all in one state.

Brown University is one of the best Ivy League research universities in the United States and is one of the jewels of Providence, Rhode Island.

The State flag was officially adopted in 1897, but Rhode Island adopted the anchor—a gold one— as its ‘colonial’ seal back in 1647, and it is considered to symbolize hope, as the blue ribbon under the anchor reads.

Rhode Island was one of the original thirteen colonies, the last to become a state, and the first to declare its independence from Great Britain in 1776.

The oldest carousel in the nation, the Flying Horse Carousel is found right here in the small town of Watch Hill, Rhode Island.

The first-ever circus to be held in the United States was in Newport, Rhode Island, back in 1774.

If you’re looking for a quiet weekend in a small-town, cozy B&B by the beach, then a visit to Narragansett is a must.

Apart from the breathtaking beaches, amazing seafood and beautiful culture-architecture that New England is famous for, Rhode Island is known for its silver jewelry and silverware.

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