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Admission to Union: December 18, 1787 (3rd)
Capital: Trenton
Largest City: Newark
Highest point: 550 meters
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The first organized baseball game was played in Hoboken, NJ in 1846.
New Jersey was known as the "Crossroads of the Revolution." Over 100 battles were fought on New Jersey soil.
December 11, 1930, Albert Einstein arrives in US from Germany and settles in Princeton.
Governor Corzine Takes Action on Foreclosure Prevention Measure
The United States Equestrian Team is headquartered in Gladstone, NJ.
New Jersey is the only state in the nation where elected county officials are called "Freeholders"
In 2008, governor Jon Corzine proposed
cutting state aid to all towns under 10,000 people, to encourage
mergers to reduce administrative costs.
Socially, New Jersey is considered one of the most liberal states in the nation.
New Jersey continues its strong tradition as home to some of the best
recreational, historical and cultural activities along the East Coast.
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The properties in the United States version of the board game Monopoly are named after the streets of Atlantic City.
New Jersey was one of the thirteen orginal colonies
The Garden State
New Jersey is home to more than 9,800 farms covering 790,000 acres. The
state is among the leaders in many forms of agricultural production.
New Jersey ranks: 2nd in blueberry production, 3rd in cranberry
production, 3rd in spinach, 4th in bell peppers, 4th in peach
production and 4th in head lettuce. The state also produces an
abundance of tomatoes, corn, apples, strawberries, potatoes, hay,
soybeans and nursery stock.
New Jersey's crown jewel remains our 127 miles of coastline, spanning
from Sandy Hook to Cape May. Our unmatched beaches boast beautiful
barrier islands and bays dotted with majestic lighthouses, fishing
villages and scenic views.
Luxurious hotels and casino resorts are brimming with top-name
entertainment, world-class dining, premium shopping, entertaining
attractions and more. Stay, play and be pampered at one of Atlantic
City's 11 extraordinary hotels and casino resorts.
Get Flu, Ready New Jersey
Seasonal influenza is also known as the flu. It is a common respiratory
illness. Getting an annual flu shot is an effective way to avoid
catching seasonal influenza. More...
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