Everything You Need To Know About New Jersey
New Jersey
STATE FACTS
State Motto: Liberty and Prosperity
State Capital: Trenton
State Population: About 9.3 million people
Nickname: The Garden State
Abbreviation: NJ
Region: Northeast
Year of Statehood: 1787
States That Share a Border:
- New York
- Pennsylvania
- Delaware
STATE SYMBOLS
Bird: Eastern Goldfinch
Flower: Common Blue Violet
Tree: Northern Red Oak
Flag: Flag of New Jersey
Animal: Horse
5 FAMOUS LANDMARKS:
Statue of Liberty – Famous symbol of freedom located on Liberty Island, accessible from New Jersey and New York.
Atlantic City Boardwalk – One of the first and most famous boardwalks in the United States, known for beaches, shops, and entertainment.
Liberty State Park – Scenic waterfront park offering views of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.
Delaware Water Gap – Beautiful natural area with hiking, waterfalls, and river recreation.
Grounds For Sculpture – Outdoor sculpture park featuring art installations and gardens.
5 FAMOUS FOODS:
Pork Roll (Taylor Ham) Sandwich – Popular breakfast sandwich served with egg and cheese.
Salt Water Taffy – Classic chewy candy strongly associated with Atlantic City.
Tomato Pie – Pizza-style dish where cheese is placed under the tomato sauce.
Italian Hot Dog – Deep-fried hot dog served with peppers, onions, and potatoes in bread.
Disco Fries – French fries topped with gravy and melted cheese.
New Jersey Maps
Rivers Map
New Jersey Map – Default view is great for cities. Terrain view is great for physical features.
New Jersey Counties Map
5 INTERESTING FACTS:
New Jersey has the highest population density of any U.S. state.
The first organized baseball game was played in Hoboken in 1846.
The light bulb was perfected by Thomas Edison in Menlo Park, New Jersey.
New Jersey has more diners than any other state and is sometimes called the “Diner Capital of the World.”
The state has over 130 miles of Atlantic Ocean coastline known as the Jersey Shore.
Here’s a video about the state of New Jersey by Homeschool Pop on Youtube.
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