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New Jersey, the "Garden State"
Abbreviation: NJ

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.  

 GOVERNMENT
Capital: Trenton
Governor: James E. McGreevey (to Jan. 2006)
Senators: Frank R. Lautenberg, D (to Jan. 2009); Jon Corzine, D (to Jan. 2007)
 House of Representatives: 13 districts | Search by zip code

STATISTICS
Population (July 2001): 8,511,116; National Rank: 9; Percent change since April 2000: .8%
Land Area: 7,419 sq mi. (19,215 sq km); National Rank: 47
10 largest cities (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

ECONOMY
Total Gross State Product 1999 (millions of dollars): 331,544; National rank: 8; Percent change since 1990: 53%; National Rank based on Growth Rate: 37 (Including Washington, DC)
Per Capita Personal Income (2001): $38,625; National Rank: 4 (127% of the national average)
 State Exports 2000 (millions of dollars): 18,946; National Rank: 9
Agriculture: Nursery stock, horses, vegetables, fruits and nuts, seafood, dairy products.
Industry: Chemical products, food processing, electric equipment, printing and publishing, tourism.
 
 
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Updated: February 2004