New Jersey ( The Garden State ) 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. Some of the famous celebrities that were born in New Jersey include: Bud Abbott, John Travolta, Kevin Smith, Billy Crystal, The Flag of New Jersey Ratified the Constitution in 1787 as the third State; flag adopted in 1896. The buff background is for the uniforms worn by Revolutionary War soldiers from New Jersey. The coat of arms has the goddesses of liberty and agriculture, as well as three plows and a horse' s head.   Largest Cities in the State (2000) Newark, 273,546; Jersey City, 240,055; Paterson, 149,222; Elizabeth, 120,568; Edison township, 97,687; Woodbridge township, 97,203; Dover township, 89,706; Hamilton township, 87,109; Trenton, 85,403; Camden, 79,904   Business and Trade in New Jersey Agriculture: Nursery stock, horses, vegetables, fruits and nuts, seafood, dairy products. Industries: Chemical products, food processing, electric equipment, printing and publishing, tourism. State Symbols and Emblems Bird: Eastern Goldfinch Flower: Violet (viola sororia) Tree: Red Oak (quercus borealis maxima) Song(s): None Motto: Liberty and Prosperity New Jersey Travel - Vacation Destinations & Recreation National parks and historic locations suitable for family vacations or day trips. • Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge - Oceanville • Lincoln Park Coast Cultural District - Newark • Supawna Meadows National Wildlife Refuge - Pennsville • Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge - Basking Ridge • New Jersey Historical Society - Newark

Capital: Trenton     Local Weather  Statehood: 1787-12-18  Population: 8,414,350 (1,134.40 mi2)   Geographic Area (mi2)     Total 8,721.30     Water 1,303.96     Land 7,417.34     Rank 46th Largest   State Education:     Pub & Prv Schools     College & University     Libraries   Border States: Delaware, New York, Pennsylvania   Health Information:     Illicit Drug Use     Youth Risk Survey   Housing: In New Jersey, there are 3,310,275 housing units, averaging to 446.3 per sq mile.   Related Magazines:     New Jersey Monthly     New Jersey Life   Posters and Artwork Horses on Beach, Atlantic City, New Jersey Art Print 17" x 11" • At Wall Township New Jersey 13-Year Old Robert J Salvo Photographic Print 16" x 12" • State Capitol, Trenton, New Jersey Pre-Matted Print 11" x 14" • Elephant Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey Pre-Matted Print 14" x 11" • Views of Atlantic City, New Jersey Art Print 17" x 11" • Garden Pier, Atlantic City, New Jersey Pre-Matted Print 11" x 14"