Who / What
Rhode Island is a state in the New England region of the Northeastern United States. It is the smallest U.S. state by area and the seventh-least populous, with slightly more than 1.11 million residents as of 2025.
Background & History
Rhode Island is a U.S. state located in the New England region. It borders Connecticut to its west, Massachusetts to its north and east, and the Atlantic Ocean to its south via Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound. The state also shares a small maritime border with New York, east of Long Island.
Why Notable
Rhode Island is notable for being the smallest U.S. state by area and having the seventh-least population among the states. Its geographical position in the New England region gives it strategic importance, and its coastal location along the Atlantic Ocean provides economic and recreational value.
In the News
As of 2025, Rhode Island has a population of slightly more than 1.11 million residents, maintaining its position as the seventh-least populous state in the United States.
