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3 Capitol Hill, Room 407
Providence, RI 02908
Phone:(401) 222-7638
María-Luisa Vallejo
Refugee Health Coordinator |
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Refugee Health Program
Refugees in RI
What countries do RI refugees come from?
Refugees who settle in Rhode Island come from all regions of the world. In the 2004 federal fiscal year (October 1, 2003 – September 30, 2004), the three most common ethnic groups were Liberian, Hmong, and Somali Bantu.
Refugee Arrivals in Rhode Island, 2004 Federal Fiscal Year
Country of Origin |
Total |
Percent of Total |
Liberia |
245 |
71.01% |
Thailand Refugee Camp (Hmong) |
44 |
12.75% |
Somalia (Somali Bantu) |
19 |
5.51% |
Former USSR |
9 |
2.61% |
Azerbaijan |
6 |
1.74% |
Togo |
4 |
1.16% |
Colombia |
3 |
0.87% |
Cuba |
2 |
0.58% |
Rwanda |
2 |
0.58% |
Sierra Leone |
2 |
0.58% |
Burundi |
1 |
0.29% |
Congo |
1 |
0.29% |
Ethiopia |
1 |
0.29% |
Other |
6 |
1.74% |
Total |
345 |
100% |
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