New+Jersey

=New Jersey=



Source:[| http://www.nationalatlas.gov]

About New Jersey

 * 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. ||

Source:[| http://usa.usembassy.de/texas.htm]

State Flag

 * The State flag of New Jersey is buff colored. The state coat of arms is emblazoned in the center. The shield has three plows with a horse's head above it. Two women represent the goddesses of Liberty and Agriculture. A ribbon at the bottom includes the year of independence in 1776 and reads: Liberty and Prosperity. The New Jersey state flag was formally adopted in 1896.**

=State Facts=


 * Capital City:** Trenton
 * Nickname:** Garden State
 * Motto:** Liberty and Prosperity
 * Statehood:** December 18, 1787 (3rd)
 * Origin of State's Name:** Named for the Channel Island of Jersey in honor of Sir George Carteret, one of the two men to whom the land was given
 * Largest Cities:** Newark, Jersey City, Paterson, Elizabeth, Trenton
 * Border States:** Delaware, New York, Pennsylvania
 * Land Area:** 7,419 sq. mi., 46th largest
 * State Bird:** Eastern Goldfinch
 * State Flower:** Violet (viola sororia)
 * State Tree:** Red Oak (quercus borealis maxima)
 * State Song:** None

=Population and Cities=


 * ~  ||~ 2000 ||~ 2008 ||
 * < Population ||> 8,414,350 ||> 8,682,661 ||
 * < State Rank ||> 9 ||> 11 ||
 * < Median Age ||> 36.7 ||> 38.7 ||
 * < Total 8 year-olds ||> 121,997 ||> 110,873 ||
 * < Boys ||> 62,307 ||> 56,616 ||
 * < Girls ||> 59,690 ||> 54,257 ||
 * < Total 9 year-olds ||> 124,694 ||> 109,743 ||
 * < Boys ||> 63,951 ||> 56,322 ||
 * < Girls ||> 60,743 ||> 53,421 ||
 * < Total 10 year-olds ||> 125,132 ||> 110,887 ||
 * < Boys ||> 64,047 ||> 56,617 ||
 * < Girls ||> 61,085 ||> 54,270 ||
 * < Total 11 year-olds ||> 120,914 ||> 112,332 ||
 * < Boys ||> 62,054 ||> 57,482 ||
 * < Girls ||> 58,860 ||> 54,850 ||
 * < Total 12 year-olds ||> 117,890 ||> 115,182 ||
 * < Boys ||> 60,528 ||> 58,834 ||
 * < Girls ||> 57,362 ||> 56,348 ||
 * ~ **How People Get to Work:** ||
 * < Drive Alone ||> 73% ||> 72% ||
 * < Car Pool ||> 11% ||> 9% ||
 * < Public Transportation ||> 10% ||> 10% ||
 * < Public Transportation ||> 10% ||> 10% ||