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Rhode Island (/ ˌ r oʊ d-/ ⓘ, pronounced "road") [6] [7] is a state in the New England region of the Northeastern United States.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; and shares a small maritime border with New York, east of Long Island. [8]
The second largest state, Texas, has only 40% of the total area of the largest state, Alaska. Rhode Island is the smallest state by total area and land area. San Bernardino County is the largest county in the contiguous U.S. and is larger than each of the nine smallest states; it is larger than the four smallest states combined.
Small state is a generic term for a small country, that has limited land, population, or resources. The term "small state" is similar to the term microstate or ministate, a sovereign state having a very small population or land area, usually both. However, the meanings of "state" and "very small" are not well-defined in international law. [2]
Alaska is the largest state in the US, yet it has one of the smallest populations, with fewer than 750,000 residents, according to the 2020 Census.
The United States of America is a federal republic [1] consisting of 50 states, a federal district (Washington, D.C., the capital city of the United States), five major territories, and various minor islands. [2] [3] Both the states and the United States as a whole are each sovereign jurisdictions. [4]
[15] [16] It is also the most densely populated region in the United States, with 320 people per square mile (120 people/km 2). [17] [10] The U.S. Census Bureau defines the Northeast United States as having a total area of 181,324 sq mi (469,630 km 2), making it the smallest region of the United States by total area.
Massachusetts is the seventh-smallest state in the United States. [153] It is located in the New England region of the Northeastern United States. [154] It has an area of 10,555 square miles (27,340 km 2), [155] 25.7% of which is water. [156] Several large bays distinctly shape its coast, giving it the nickname "the Bay State". [157]
Population: 2,607 Once a railroad town with a locomotive yard, Gorham is now known for Moose Brook State Park, a scenic spot where it is possible to spot its namesake animals grazing.