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  1. Claiborne Pell Bridge

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    The Claiborne Pell Bridge, officially designated the Claiborne deB. Pell Bridge (though commonly referred to simply as the Pell Bridge), is a major suspension bridge spanning the Narragansett Bay in Rhode Island. It connects the city of Newport on Aquidneck Island to the town of Jamestown on Conanicut Island. Conceived in the mid-20th century to replace earlier, less voluminous ferry operations, the bridge is renowned not only for its structural engineering but also for its…
  2. Rhode Island

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    Geography and Climate
    Rhode Island borders Massachusetts to the north and east, and Connecticut to the west. Its southern coast is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean. The state is notable for its extensive coastline relative to its land area, dominated by Narragansett Bay, a large estuary that nearly bisects the state.
    The topography is characterized by rolling hills and glacial deposits left from the last ice age. The highest point is Durfee Hill (812 feet above sea level), a location often cited by residents as evidence of the state's …