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The small, eastern state of New Jersey is the wealthiest per capita in the
United States and home to over 83,000 horses. Though New Jersey is nicknamed the
Garden
State over ninety percent of its residents live in cities including the state three largest;
Newark, New Jersey City and Patterson.
Tourism is big business in New Jersey and the state is dotted with over 50 resort cities and towns from Atlantic City, which has the world longest boardwalk, to picturesque
Cape May. This seaside state enjoys warm, breezy summers and cool to cold winters. The nations highest per capita income and one of the best public education systems in the country make
New Jersey a popular place for raising a family.
New Jersey in Numbers:
Horse Population: 83,000 horses
Total Economic Impact: $1.1 billion
Land Area: 7,417 sq. miles
Population: 8,638,396
Capital: Trenton
Counties: 21
Highest Point: High Point at 1,803 feet, located in the county of Sussex
Lowest Point: Atlantic Ocean at Sea Level
Geographic Center: Located in
Mercer
County
10 largest cities:
Newark: 280,666;
Jersey City: 239,614;
Paterson: 149,843;
Elizabeth: 125,809;
Trenton: 84,639;
Camden: 80,010;
Clifton: 79,922;
Passaic: 68,338;
East Orange: 68,190;
Union City: 65,128
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