Welcome to Rhode Island

Rhode Island, a state in the New England region of United States, is the smallest US state by area. Nearly one tenth of Rhode Island’s inland area is covered and enclosed by salt water and every part of the state is close to water’s edge, thus the nickname “the Ocean State.” It is recognized for its strong hold for independence since it was the first of the 13 original American colonies to declare independence from British rule and the last to ratify the US Constitution. Something to know about Rhode Island is that it has one of the largest consumer of coffee with over 225 Dunkin’ Donuts franchise all over the state alone. It is also identified for Rhode Island’s official state drink, coffee milk. It has always been depicted in regards with popular culture.