Nicknamed as "The Garden State", New Jersey is a Northeastern state of the United States. It is the 11th most populous state in the US with 8,882,190 residents as of 2019 and the most densely populated state of the 50 states of the US. New Jersey is bordered by New York, Delaware and Pennsylvania.
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New Jersey is a state in the Mid-Atlantic region of the Northeastern United States. New Jersey is the fourth-smallest state by area an area of 8,722.58 square miles. New Jersey is one of the wealthiest state in the US.
New Jersey state map shows that New York, Pennsylvania and Delaware are the three states bordering it. The fourth side of New Jersey state is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean. NH80 and NH 76 are the two national highways passing through this state. Perth Amboy, Long Branch, Asbury Park, Pt. Pleasant, Atlantic City, Ocean City and Cape May are few cities bordering the Atlantic City depicted on this New Jersey state map. Also, Philadelphia, Newark and Jersey City are the three major towns highlighted on this map.
New Jersey State Facts
| State Name | New Jersey |
| Nickname | The Garden State |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Capital City | Trenton |
| Largest City | Newark |
| Abbreviation | NJ |
| State Motto | Liberty and Prosperity |
| Bordering States | New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware |
| State Flower | Violet |
| State Bird | Eastern Goldfinch |
| State Animal | Horse |
| Joined the Union | December 18, 1787 |
| Area | 8,723 sq mi (22,591 sq km) |
| Major Cities | Newark, Jersey City, Paterson, Elizabeth, Edison |
| Timezone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Population | 9,288,994 (2020 Census) |
| Highest Point | High Point - 1,803 ft (550 m) |
| Lowest Point | Atlantic Ocean - Sea Level |
| Major Rivers | Delaware River, Hudson River, Passaic River, Raritan River, Hackensack River |
| Major Lakes | Lake Hopatcong, Greenwood Lake, Spruce Run Reservoir, Round Valley Reservoir, Merrill Creek Reservoir |
| Longest River | Delaware River |
| Famous For | Atlantic City, Jersey Shore, diners, pharmaceuticals, boardwalks |
| Airports | Newark Liberty International Airport, Atlantic City International Airport, Trenton-Mercer Airport |
| Major Sports Team | New Jersey Devils, New York Giants, New York Jets |
| Major Highways | US Highway 1, US Highway 9, US Highway 22, US Highway 30, US Highway 46 |
| State Routes | New Jersey Route 4, New Jersey Route 18, New Jersey Route 35, New Jersey Route 42, New Jersey Route 70 |
| Official Website | https://www.nj.gov |
List of the Largest Cities in New Jersey by Population
| City | County | Population (2020 Census) | Lat Long |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark | Essex County | 311,549 | 40.7357,-74.1724 |
| Jersey City | Hudson County | 292,449 | 40.7178,-74.0431 |
| Paterson | Passaic County | 159,732 | 40.9168,-74.1718 |
| Elizabeth | Union County | 137,298 | 40.6639,-74.2107 |
| Edison | Middlesex County | 107,588 | 40.5187,-74.4121 |
| Woodbridge | Middlesex County | 103,639 | 40.5576,-74.2846 |
| Lakewood | Ocean County | 135,158 | 40.0979,-74.2176 |
| Toms River | Ocean County | 95,438 | 39.9537,-74.1979 |
| Hamilton | Mercer County | 92,297 | 40.2171,-74.7429 |
| Trenton | Mercer County | 90,871 | 40.2206,-74.7597 |
New Jersey Interstates
North-South interstates include: Interstate 95, Interstate 287 and Interstate 295.
East-West interstates include: Interstate 78 and Interstate 80.
New Jersey State Routes
New Jersey Route 4, New Jersey Route 18, New Jersey Route 35, New Jersey Route 42, New Jersey Route 70, New Jersey Route 72, New Jersey Route 440.
Regions in New Jersey
- North Jersey
- Central Jersey
- South Jersey
- Jersey Shore
- Skylands Region
- Delaware River Region
- Gateway Region
- Pine Barrens
Main Sights in New Jersey
- Atlantic City Boardwalk - Atlantic City
- Liberty State Park - Jersey City
- Cape May Historic District - Cape May
- Delaware Water Gap - Columbia
- Six Flags Great Adventure - Jackson
- Adventure Aquarium - Camden
- Grounds For Sculpture - Hamilton
- Island Beach State Park - Seaside Park
- Princeton University - Princeton
- Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park - Paterson
- Lucy the Elephant - Margate City
- Barnegat Lighthouse - Long Beach Island
National Parks in New Jersey
- Gateway National Recreation Area
- Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
- Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
- Thomas Edison National Historical Park
- Morristown National Historical Park
- New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve
Beaches in New Jersey
- Wildwood Beach - Wildwood
- Ocean City Beach - Ocean City
- Point Pleasant Beach - Point Pleasant
- Long Beach Island Beach - Long Beach Island
- Cape May Beach - Cape May
- Asbury Park Beach - Asbury Park