 New
jersey Information
Capital
City: Trenton
Economy: Industry, tourism,
agriculture, high technology, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals.
Language Description: English
Population: 8,414,350
Time Zone: 5 hours behind
Greenwich Mean Time (-5 GMT). Daylight Saving Time is observed from the
first Sunday in April until the last Sunday in October
New Jersey's Flag:
The State flag of New Jersey shall be of buff color, having in the center
thereof the arms of the State properly emblazoned thereon.
History of New
Jersey: New Jersey's early colonial history was involved
with that of New York (New Netherlands), of which it was a part. One year
after the Dutch surrender to England in 1664, New Jersey was organized as
an English colony under Gov. Philip Carteret. In 1676 the colony was divided
between Carteret and a company of English Quakers who had obtained the rights
belonging to John, Lord Berkeley. New Jersey became a united, crown colony
in 1702, administered by the royal governor of New York. Finally, in 1738,
New Jersey was separated from New York under its own royal governor, Lewis
Morris. Because of its key location between New York City and Philadelphia,
New Jersey saw much fighting during the American Revolution. Today, New
Jersey, an area of wide industrial diversification, is known as the Crossroads
of the East. Products from over 15,000 factories can be delivered overnight
to almost 60 million people, representing 12 states and the District of
Columbia. The greatest single industry is chemicals; New Jersey is one of
the foremost research centers in the world. Many large oil refineries are
located in northern New Jersey. Other important manufactures are pharmaceuticals,
instruments, machinery, electrical goods, and apparel. Of the total land
area, 36% is forested (1992). Farmland is declining. In 1995 there were
about 9,000 farms, with over 850,000 acres under harvest. The state ranks
high in the production of almost all garden vegetables. Tomatoes, asparagus,
corn, and blueberries are important crops, and poultry and dairy farming
make significant contributions to the state's economy. Tourism is the second-largest
industry in New Jersey. The state has numerous resort areas on 127 miles
of Atlantic coastline. In 1977, New Jersey voters approved legislation allowing
legalized casino gambling in Atlantic City. Points of interest include the
newjersey Water Gap, the Edison National Historic Site in West Orange, Princeton
University, Liberty State Park, Jersey City, and the N.J. State Aquarium
in Camden (opened 1992).
Other New Jersey Links:
Commerce and Industry
Association of New Jersey
New Jersey Business and Industry Association
New Jersey Community Resources
New Jersey Department of Education
New Jersey Division of Travel and Tourism
New Jersey State Chamber of Commerce
New Jersey State League of Municipalities
New Jersey State Library
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