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New Jersey is a shoreline state on the mid-atlantic coast of the United States. New York State borders it to the north, with Delaware and Pennsylvania to the southwest. To the east is the Atlantic Ocean. Some of the major attractions in New Jersey include Giants Stadium and Atlantic City. New Jersey was one of the original 13 colonies. It became a state on December 18, 1787.
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Fast Facts
- Capital: Trenton
- Governor: John CorzineOfficial Site: Office of the Governor
- Population: 8,724,560 (2006 est.)U.S. Census Bureau: New Jersey
- Area: 8,772 square miles
- Founded: December 18, 1787
- Time zones: Eastern
- Major cities: Newark, Trenton, New Brunswick
- State animal: Horse
- State bird: Eastern Goldfinch
- Nickname: Garden State
- President Grover Cleveland was born in New Jersey
- President Woodrow Wilson once served as governor of the state
- Area first populated by Delaware Indians about 10,000 years agoOfficial Site: A Short History of New Jersey
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Atlantic City
New Jersey approved casino gambling in Atlantic City in 1978. The seaside resort had been declining in popularity up until that point. Donald Trump contributed to the casino's in the area, returning the area into a popular vacation spot. -
NJ Earthquake
On the evening of Monday, February 2, 2009, a 3.0-magnitude earthquake struck central New Jersey. While the quake was considered relatively minor, authorities in the area reported many panicked calls from residents, wondering if the shaking they felt was the result of an explosion.Telegraph.co.uk: New Jersey earthquake sparks panic (February 3, 2009)According to seismologists, earthquakes in New Jersey are not uncommon, though they are typically of the minor variety. The U.S. Geological Survey says the strongest earthquake to hit New Jersey was a 5.3-magnitude quake on November 30, 1783.USGS.gov: Historic Earthquakes - New Jersey
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Supporters will try to get Governor Corzine to sign equality law before he leaves office The clock is ticking for advocates of gay marriage legislation. For the next two months — until Gov. Jon Corz.newjerseynewsroom.com (November 07, 2009)
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