The State of Rhode Island
and Providence Plantations, or Rhode
Island for short, is one of six small states on America's north-eastern
seaboard that are collectively known as New England. The smallest by far, with
all its islands and nearly 400 miles (640 km) of coastline, The Ocean State
is full of surprises and cultural diversity. The wealth and wonder attracts
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Every summer the United States comes together as a nation to celebrate its favorite holiday--its birthday. The fourth of July marks the date when America gained its independence from the British and signed the Declaration of Independence.
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