Governor: Lincoln D. Chafee (I)
Lieut. Governor: Elizabeth H. Roberts (D)

Rhode Island is the smallest of the 50 states, is densely populated (1,048,319). It is a major center for jewelry manufacturing. Electronics, metal, plastic products, boat and ship construction are other important industries. Non-manufacturing employment includes research in health, medicine, and the ocean environment. Small Business in Rhode Island represent 96% of all businesses in RI

RI is divided into five counties; Bristol, Kent, Newport, Providence and Washington Counties and its large cities (2005 est.) are: Providence, 176,862; Warwick, 87,233; Cranston, 81,614; Pawtucket, 73,742; East Providence, 49,515; Woonsocket, 44,328; Newport, 25,340; Central Falls, 19,159