New Jersey Facts

New Jersey is a state of contrasts and diversity. Stuck between two of the largest cities in America, New Jersey is either overlooked or ridiculed. Most people assume that New Jersey is paved from end to end, is one big city, has no culture of it's own, is just a suburb of New York or Philadelphia, or is one big toxic waste dump. Many of the following facts may suprise people.

People who travel to New Jersey and see it for the first time, discover that their opinions and prejudices of the state are often wrong and unfounded. They discover the history, the mountains, the huge wildlife refuges, not to mention the huge Pine Barrens. They learn about the pivotal role New Jersey has played in American, as well as world, history. They explore the colonial towns and they see the cities, such as Jersey City and Trenton, coming back to life with a new energy.

State Symbols and Flag Learn about New Jersey's state dinosaur or what the New Jersey state flower is. What is the meaning behind the New Jersey State Flag? Typography and borders What affect does New Jersey's neighbor's have on the state. How does the typography affect the makeup of it's character.

New Jersey Timeline Check out the many important events in New Jersey history. From it's early discovery, to Edison's many inventions to the NJ Devils moving to the Meadowlands. Government Learn about the political environment of New Jersey. How many congressmen does New Jersey have? What is the make up of the state legislature? Schools and Education What are the best schools? What is New Jersey education system like? How does it rank up with the rest of the United States.

New Jersey Population and People Many people think of New Jersey as just cities, but they would be surprised to see that New Jersey cities aren't that big and generally only exist in a very small part of the state. Learn about Trenton, the capital and the ethnic make up of New Jersey. New Jersey is the true melting pot of America and where so many immigrants make their home. The ethnic diversity of New Jersey is one of the things that make New Jersey so great.