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Destination Research Summary,Rhode Island

The population of Rhode Island is about 1,053.209 in 2009. The State is an example of a cold winter, humid continental climate with hot rainy summers and chilly winters. Monthly average temperatures range from 83 degrees farenheit to 20 degrees farenheit. The State of Rhode Island covers an area of about 1,545 square miles. The mean elevation is 200 feet. Its most abundant natural resource is water.

Rhode Island was one of the leaders in textiles. However, with the Great Depression, most textile factories relocated. Other important industries in the past included tool making, costume jewelry and silverware. Today, much of the economy is based in services especially healthcare and education.

Biographical Sketch

The person who I chose that is from Rhode Island is Vin Di Bona. Vin Di Bona was born in 1944 in Rhode Island. He is a television producer for many American television shows such as America's Funniest People, MacGyver, and Entertainment Tonight as well as America's Funniest Home Videos. He is considered one of the pioneers of reality tv thanks to Battle of the Network Stars, which He produced in 1976. Di Bona received the 2,346th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2007.



Vin Di Bona

Yes, I would love to visit Rhode Island because it has beautiful scenery and It looks so peaceful like in the picture below.

Newport,Rhode Island