Cities of Rhode Island
Rhode Island lies in the northeastern United States, on the Atlantic coast, and is the smallest state in the whole country. Providence is both the capital and the largest city in the state, sitting on the Providence River at the head of a large bay. On this map you fly past real places like Providence, Cranston, Warwick and Pawtucket, and smaller cities such as East Providence and Woonsocket. Despite its small size, Rhode Island has plenty of water: the Blackstone River and the Seekonk River flow through it, and ponds such as Worden Pond and Ninigret Pond lie close to the coast. Hop in the helicopter and explore Rhode Island at your own pace. It is a fun, free way for kids and grown-ups to learn to place the cities of this smallest state in the United States.
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What is the capital of Rhode Island?
The capital of Rhode Island is Providence, located on the Providence River at the head of Narragansett Bay. Providence is notable because it is also the largest city in the state and one of the oldest cities in the United States, founded in 1636.
What is the largest city in Rhode Island?
The largest city in Rhode Island is Providence, which is also the capital. Next come Cranston and Warwick, which lie right beside it. Because Rhode Island is the smallest state in the country, its cities all lie close together.
Why is Rhode Island special in terms of size?
Rhode Island is the smallest state in the entire United States by area. Despite its size, it has a long coastline on the Atlantic Ocean, with Narragansett Bay reaching deep inland and coastal ponds such as Ninigret Pond and Worden Pond.
What is the most fun way to learn the cities of Rhode Island?
The most fun way to learn the cities of Rhode Island is to place them on the map yourself. In Toponauts you fly a helicopter past Providence, Cranston and Warwick and drop them in the right spot — playful, at your own pace and completely free.