What is the main campus of the University of Rhode Island?

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    Akash Gaur | Contributor-Level 10

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    The University of Rhode Island has campuses in Kingston & Narragansett, both based in Rhodes Island. The main campus is located about 50km south of Providence, 120km from Boston, & about 260km from New York City.

    The campus offers an array of world class academic & recreational facilities, including a state-of-the-art library, dining halls & sports grounds & turfs that host the United States' premier college sports competition: the NCAA Championships.

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The University of Rhode Island has housed many popular individuals over its near 130-year old history.

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