Rhode Island – Rhode Island's capital is Providence

(Pronounced rode eye-land and prov-i-duh-ns)

To remember the capital of the US state Rhode Island, use the following mnemonic:

He rode all around the island (Rhode Island) sitting backwards on his bike; they said it proved he was dense (Providence).

Interesting facts about Providence:

- The Creative Capital: The city is widely recognised as a major national hub for the arts, largely due to world-renowned institutions like the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD).

- A Fiery Waterway Festival: The downtown riverways play host to WaterFire, a globally celebrated art installation and public event where dozens of bonfires blaze directly on the surface of the rivers.

- A Historic Colonial Settlement: Founded in 1636 by Roger Williams after he was banished from the Massachusetts Bay Colony, the city stands as one of the oldest settlements in the United States and a historic haven for religious freedom