Facts At A Glance

General Information on the State of New Jersey

Statehood: December 18,1787,third state.

Origin of Name: NewJersey was named for the Isle of Jersey in the English Channel.

State Capital: Trenton,founded 1790.

State Nickname: The Garden State.

State Motto: "Liberty and Prosperity"

State Flag: Adopted in 1896. New Jersey's flag shows the state seal against a gold background.

State Bird: Eastern Goldfinch

State Animal: Horse

State Flower: Purple Violet

State Tree Red Oak

State Population Information

Population: 7,364,823.ninth among the states.

Population Density:940 people per sq.mi.

Population Distribution: 89 percent urban,11 percent rural

Links To The Cities

Whats New
  • Trenton
  • Atlantic City
  • Ocean City
  • Toms River

    Geography

    Borders:

    Save for a 38-mile strech of inland border with New York state,New Jersey is entirely surrounded by water. Highest Point:The Kittatinny Mountains,1,803 ft.
    Lowest Point:Sea level, along the Atlantic coast.

    Greatest Distances:

    Area: 7,836 sq.mi.

    Rank in Area Among the States: 46

    This pages was completed by Cullen W. in Mr. Parks' Fifth Grade Class.
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