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New Jersey facts and history plus travel and tourism information.
Capital: Trenton
Abbreviations: NJ (postal), N.J.
Area: 8,215 square miles
State Bird: Eastern Goldfinch
State Tree: Red Oak
State Flower: Purple Violet
State Motto: Liberty and Prosperity
Nickname: The Garden State
New Jersey was an important battleground during the Revolutionary War, and this small colony won statehood on December 18, 1787. Since then, the third state has grown to become the most populated state per square mile in the whole country. New York City to the northeast and Philadelphia to the southwest, as well as Atlantic City to the southeast, have each contributed to the built-up urban areas in New Jersey.
However, "The Garden State" is also known for the New Jersey Shore, where vacationers and summer home owners enjoy beaches, boardwalks, and outdoor recreation. The Great Swamp and Appalachian Mountains in northern New Jersey and the Pine Barrens in southern New Jersey remind everyone that New Jersey has its share of wilderness. Farmland in the flat parts of the state produces the third largest harvest of cranberries in the US, as well as blueberries and other fruits and vegetables.
New Jersey Map
New Jersey Links
- New Jersey Government - official New Jersey state website.
- New Jersey Travel & Tourism - New Jersey travel and tourism.
- National Parks in New Jersey
- New Jersey QuickFacts - from the US Census Bureau.
- 50States.com - New Jersey
New Jersey Resources
- New Jersey Real Estate - real estate information about New Jersey.
- New Jersey Colleges and Universities - higher education institutions in New Jersey.
- New Jersey Libraries - list of libraries in New Jersey.
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