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Rhode Island · USPS Abbreviation

Launch the USPS Abbreviation mini-game with Rhode Island as the first prompt. Quick facts and links below.

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Rhode Island's 2-letter postal abbreviation

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RI is the official USPS 2-letter abbreviation for Rhode Island. This page launches the USPS Abbreviations quiz starting with RI — match the code to the state.

Why RI?

The USPS standardized state abbreviations to 2 letters in 1963 to fit punched cards in early mail-sorting machines. The code RI takes the first 1 or 2 distinctive letters of Rhode Island.

Quick facts

USPS code
RI
Capital
Providence
Largest city
Providence
Region
Northeast
Admitted to Union
1790
Nickname
Ocean State
Electoral votes
4
Bordering states
Connecticut, Massachusetts

Other Rhode Island games

→ Rhode Island · Place the State→ Rhode Island · State Capitals Quiz→ Rhode Island · State Flag Quiz→ Rhode Island · State Nickname Quiz

More about Rhode Island

→ Rhode Island state page → Learn the 50 US states → All US states games

Frequently asked

What is Rhode Island's abbreviation?

RI.

Is this game free?

Yes — 100% free, no signup, no ads. Just play.

Can I play other Rhode Island quizzes?

Yes — see the sibling games above. Rhode Island appears in every Statedoku mini-game.