CONTENTS The Garden State 4 Quick Facts 6 Geography 8 Climate and Weather 12 Plants and Animals 14 History 18 Did You Know 24 People 26 Cities 30 Transportation 34 Natural Resources 36 Industry 38 Sports 40 Entertainment 42 Timeline 44 Glossary 46 Index 48
NEW JERSEY THE GARDEN STATE New New Jersey is a state with a rich history and many natural resources It is also a land of contrasts and contradictions New Jersey is the fourth-smallest state but one of the most heavily populated Much of the state is covered by cities and roadways It is sandwiched between the major metropolitan areas of New York City New York and Philadelphia Pennsylvania However there is also much natural beauty which surprises many visitors There are quiet forests secluded back roads and many miles of sandy beaches facing the Atlantic Ocean During its colonial days farmers made good use of New Jersey’s rich soil Today farmland covers approximately 15 percent of the state’s land area Bountiful harvests of tomatoes peppers spinach and blueberries feed not only New Jersey citizens but also neighboring states That is why New Jersey is nicknamed The Garden State as a reminder of its agricultural roots A field of sunflowers on a farm in The Garden State 4 NEW JERSEY
Construction began on the Red Mill in Clinton New Jersey In 1810 Over time it was used to grind everything from flour and feed to graphite and talc Today it a museum
