Explore the cities, localities, and regional context that make up New Jersey.
New Jersey is a state of the United States.
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Where does New Jersey fit?
New Jersey is a state of the United States. This directory lists 552 cities and localities in New Jersey.
Country
United States
Administrative type
State
Listed localities
552
About New Jersey
New Jersey is a densely populated mid-Atlantic state between New York City and Philadelphia, known for its shore, suburbs and industry. Its capital is Trenton, while Newark is the largest city. Nicknamed the Garden State, it is the most densely populated state in the country.
New Jersey ranges from the Atlantic beaches and barrier islands of the Jersey Shore to the Pine Barrens, rolling Piedmont and the Appalachian highlands in the northwest. It sits between two major rivers and metropolitan areas. The climate is humid subtropical to continental.
New Jersey culture is shaped by its position between two great cities, with a strong identity around the Shore, diners, Italian American heritage, and a rich musical legacy from Frank Sinatra to Bruce Springsteen. It is diverse and intensely suburban.
One of the original Thirteen Colonies and a crossroads of the Revolution, New Jersey became the 3rd state in 1787. It industrialized heavily, hosting Thomas Edison's laboratories and becoming a center of manufacturing, pharmaceuticals and commerce.
Key facts
The capital is Trenton; Newark is the largest city.
It is nicknamed the Garden State.
It became the 3rd US state in 1787.
It is the most densely populated US state.
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New Jersey is a densely populated mid-Atlantic state between New York City and Philadelphia, known for its shore, suburbs and industry. Its capital is Trenton, while Newark is the largest city. Nicknamed the Garden State, it is the most densely populated state in the country.
