Newport, Rhode Island

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Newport, Rhode Island

Name

Newport, Rhode Island

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Newport is a historic seaside city located on Aquidneck Island in Rhode Island. It served as a major 18th-century port and is renowned for its colonial-era architecture and Gilded Age mansions. The city famously hosted the America's Cup sailing races for over five decades.

Statistics

Area

29.50 km²

Population

25,163

Location