New Jersey
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Region / Subdivision
Summary
New Jersey is a state in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States, bordered by New York, Pennsylvania, and the Atlantic Ocean. It was one of the original Thirteen Colonies and played a pivotal role in the American Revolutionary War. The state capital is Trenton, while Newark is its most populous city.
Statistics
Area
22,591.40 km²
Population
9,288,994