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Rhode Island on the US map
Rhode Island is located in the Northeast region of the United States — specifically the new england subregion. With an area ranking of #50 of 50, it is one of the smallest US states. The map above highlights Rhode Island in gold and color-codes the other 49 states by region.
Key cities
The capital of Rhode Island is Providence. The largest city by population is Providence — same as the capital, which is the case in about 17 of 50 US states.
Borders and neighbors
Rhode Island shares land borders with 2 other US states: Connecticut, Massachusetts.
Geographic features at a glance
- Total area rank: #50 of 50
- Population: 1 to 5 million
- Coastline: atlantic
How to use this map
The map above is interactive — click any state to see its facts and history. Rhode Island appears in gold to make it easy to find. The other states are colored by region: Northeast (blue), South (red), Midwest (orange), and West (green). This color coding follows the standard US Census Bureau region definitions and helps you build a mental map of US geography as you explore.
Bordering states
Rhode Island shares borders with 2 other US states.
Practice US geography daily
Statedoku is a free 3×3 daily puzzle that quietly teaches US geography. Rhode Island appears as the answer or as a constraint clue on most days that match its region, borders, or quirks.
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Where is Rhode Island located?
Rhode Island is in the Northeast region of the United States. Its capital is Providence and its largest city is Providence. The state ranks #50 of 50 by total area.
What states border Rhode Island?
Rhode Island borders Connecticut, Massachusetts. That's 2 bordering states in total.
Is Rhode Island on the coast?
Yes, Rhode Island has coastline on the atlantic.
What time zone is Rhode Island in?
Rhode Island observes Eastern Time.
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