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CAPITAL CITY: Trenton

BACKGROUND

One of the original 13 states, New Jersey was named after the island of Jersey in the English Channel.

New Jersey is a state of industrial cities and towns, but also of glistening beaches and popular summer resorts. It is one of the great coastal playgrounds of the United States. Atlantic City is one of the most well-known resorts. New Jersey is located between New York City and Philadelphia, making it a convenient location for tourists to the area.

QUICK FACTS

The great seal of the state of New Jersey

Nickname: Garden State

Motto: Liberty and Prosperity

Statehood: December 18, 1787 (3rd)

Origin of State's Name: Named for the Channel Island of Jersey in honor of Sir George Carteret, one of the two men to whom the land was given

Largest Cities: Newark, Jersey City, Paterson, Elizabeth, Trenton

Border States: Delaware, New York, Pennsylvania

Land Area: 7,419 sq. mi., 46th largest

State Bird: Eastern Goldfinch

State Flower: Violet (viola sororia)

State Tree: Red Oak (quercus borealis maxima)

State Song: None

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Travel and tourism site for New Jersey - This state travel and territorial tourism site provides ideas for your vacations, meetings, and more.