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- Capital: Trenton
- Population: 8,414,350
- Entered the Union: December 18, 1787
- As the: 3rd state
- Motto: Liberty and Prosperity
- State abbreviation/Postal code: N.J./NJ
- Governor: Jon Corzine, D (to Jan. 2010)
- Senators: Frank R. Lautenberg, D (to Jan. 2009); Robert Menendez, D (to Jan. 2013)
- U.S. Representatives: 13
- Secy. of State: Nina Mitchell Wells, D (to Jan. 2010)
- Treasurer: Bradley Abelow (to Jan. 2010)
- Atty. General: Stuart Rabner, D (to Jan. 2010)
- Entered Union (rank): Dec. 18, 1787 (3)
- Present constitution adopted: 1947
- Nickname: Garden State
- Flower: Purple Violet
- Bird: Eastern Goldfinch
- Song: None
- Sports Teams: New Jersey Nets (Basketball) and New Jersey Devils (Hockey)
- Origin of Name: From the Channel Isle of Jersey
- Major Industries: Chemicals, oil refinery, pharmaceuticals, machinery, electrical goods, apparel, and tourism
- Historical Sites: The Edison National Historic Site in West Orange
- Points of Interest: Delaware Water Gap, Liberty State Park, the New Jersey State Aquarium in Camden, and Atlantic City
- Bordering States: Delaware, Pennsylvania, and New York
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