Rhode Island (Concert of Europe)

Rhode Island is the smallest state of by land area, located in the southern part of the state: it borders  to its east and north,  to its west and the  to its south. Like other states of New England, it was founded as a British colony in the 17th century, before becoming a state of the United States and later of New England.

Rhode Island's geography is mostly made up of lowlands and low hills, with no real mountains. Its economy is closely tied to the Atlantic Ocean, with most important sectors being fishing, whaling, and naval industry.