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New Jersey

by Joshua Brown
New Jersey

New Jersey is a state in the Northeastern and Middle Atlantic regions of the United States. It is bordered on the north and east by New York, on the southeast and south by Delaware, and on the west by Pennsylvania. The Appalachian Mountains run through its middle. At 8,722 square miles (22,608 km2), it ranks as the 47th-largest state in terms of land area; it is slightly larger than Portugal or Jamaica but smaller than Ireland or South Korea. Its population density was 1,195 people per square mile (463/km²). With over 9 million residents it is ranked 11th in population size among US states; with more densely populated neighboring states like New York to its immediate northeast having over 19 million people living within 100 miles (161 km) from Newark Bay alone.

The capital city of Trenton serves as home for both branches of government – executive branch offices are located across the street from each other at 125 West State Street while legislative offices are located around 110 East State Street adjacent to War Memorial Plaza near downtown Trenton’s historic district along Route 29 corridor close to Interstate 295 junction connecting Philadelphia–Trenton metropolitan route via I-95 Expressway crossing Burlington–Bristol Bridge into Bucks County Pennsylvanian suburbs heading towards Manhattan skyline viewable 50 mi away at George Washington Bridge spanning Hudson River narrows providing access between NJ Turnpike Exit 16W Toll plaza onto NJ 495 leading straight upriver past Lincoln Tunnel entrance merging traffic flow onto NY 485 thru Midtown tunnel underpass emerging near Times Square roundabout continuing uptown toward Bronx borough limits ending at Triborough bridge turning back towards LaGuardia Airport upon exiting Verrazzano Narrows toll gatehouse beyond Brooklyn Heights promenade viewing Statue Of Liberty island torchlight fading out into lower bay reaching Sandy Hook peninsula sandbar beaches rolling waves crashing against shoreline sunsets off Atlantic Ocean horizon reflecting pink hues above Avalon boardwalk amusement park rides atop Seaside Park seashore marinas stretching way down Wildwood beachfront waterparks all along southernmost coastline before entering Cape May harbor mouth meeting nearby outlet malls shopping centers outlets stores factory warehouses distribution depots industrial complexes refineries processing plants power stations railroads highways ports shipping docks ferry wharves inland lakes rivers streams parks forests wilderness trails open space areas campgrounds wildlife sanctuaries hunting grounds golf courses recreational facilities tourist attractions casinos horse racetracks ski resorts vacation destinations retirement communities family friendly neighborhoods urban commercial districts suburban residential homes small towns rural farms country villages colonial settlements historical sites monuments landmarks heritage markers cultural institutions educational academies research laboratories medical hospitals libraries museums theaters galleries performance spaces media studios entertainment venues music halls sports stadiums athletic fields arenas coliseums civic plazas public squares municipal buildings government facilities transportation hubs communication networks energy grids airports helipads airfields spaceports military bases fortifications police precincts fire departments rescue services emergency response units utility companies waste management systems business organizations financial institutions corporate headquarters retail establishments service industries hospitality industry manufacturing operations infrastructures technological innovations data networks computer systems internet broadband communications wireless technologies social websites interactive platforms renewable resources sustainable developments environmental initiatives ecological conservation efforts regional development revitalization projects philanthropic activities charitable foundations spiritual practices religious denominations traditional values customs beliefs local traditions lifestyle choices everyday life experiences making Garden State one unique place this great nation has ever known!

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