- Outline of New Jersey
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The flag of the state of New JerseyThe Great Seal of the State of New Jersey
The location of the state of New Jersey in the United States of America
An enlargeable map of the state of New JerseySee also: Index of New Jersey-related articlesThe following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to the U.S. state of New Jersey:
New Jersey – U.S. state on the East coast of the United States, and the most densely populated state in the U.S.. It was one of the original Thirteen Colonies that declared their independence in the American Revolution and formed the United States of America. It was named after the largest of the British Channel Islands, Jersey.[1]
General reference
- Names
- Common name: New Jersey
- Pronunciation: /njuːˈdʒɜrzi/ (
listen)
- Pronunciation: /njuːˈdʒɜrzi/ (
- Official name: State of New Jersey
- Abbreviations and name codes
- Postal symbol: NJ
- ISO 3166-2 code: US-NJ
- Internet second-level domain: .nj.us
- Nicknames
- Garden State (currently used on license plates)
- The Crossroads of the Revolution (previously used on license plates)
- The Tomato State
- Common name: New Jersey
- Adjectival: New Jersey
- Demonyms
- New Jerseyan
- New Jerseyite
Geography of New Jersey
- Main article: Geography of New Jersey
- New Jersey is: a U.S. state, a federal state of the United States of America
- Location
- Population of New Jersey: 8,791,894 (2010 U.S. Census[2])
- Area of New Jersey:
- Atlas of New Jersey
Places in New Jersey
- List of municipalities in New Jersey
- Historic places in New Jersey
- National Natural Landmarks in New Jersey
- National parks in New Jersey
- State parks in New Jersey
Environment of New Jersey
- Climate of New Jersey
- Geology of New Jersey
- Protected areas in New Jersey
- Superfund sites in New Jersey
- Wildlife of New Jersey
- Fauna of New Jersey
- Birds of New Jersey
- Reptiles
- Snakes of New Jersey
- Fauna of New Jersey
Natural geographic features of New Jersey
Main page: Landforms of New Jersey- Islands of New Jersey
- Lakes of New Jersey
- Mountains of New Jersey
- Rivers of New Jersey
Regions of New Jersey
Main article: List of regions of the United States#section New Jersey- Central New Jersey, or Central Jersey
- Northern New Jersey, or North Jersey
- Northeastern New Jersey, or the Gateway Region
- Northwestern New Jersey, or the Skylands Region
- Southern New Jersey, or South Jersey
- Southeastern New Jersey, or the Southern Shore Region and Greater Atlantic City
- Southwestern New Jersey, or the Delaware Valley
- Eastern New Jersey, or the Jersey Shore
- Western New Jersey, or Trenton, Mercer County
Administrative divisions of New Jersey
An enlargeable map of the 21 counties of the State of New Jersey- The 21 Counties of the State of New Jersey
- Municipalities in New Jersey
- Cities in New Jersey
- State capital of New Jersey:
- City nicknames in New Jersey
- Cities in New Jersey
- Municipalities in New Jersey
Demography of New Jersey
- Main article: Demographics of New Jersey
Government and politics of New Jersey
- Main article: Government of New Jersey and Politics of New Jersey
- Form of government: U.S. state government
- United States congressional delegations from New Jersey
- New Jersey State Capitol
- Elections in New Jersey
- Electoral reform in New Jersey
- Political party strength in New Jersey
Branches of the government of New Jersey
Main article: Government of New JerseyExecutive branch of the government of New Jersey
- Governor of New Jersey
- State departments
Legislative branch of the government of New Jersey
- New Jersey Legislature (bicameral)
Judicial branch of the government of New Jersey
Main article: Courts of New JerseyLaw and order in New Jersey
Law of New Jersey
- Capital punishment in New Jersey
- Constitution of New Jersey
- Crime in New Jersey
- Gun laws in New Jersey
- Law enforcement in New Jersey
- Same-sex marriage in New Jersey
Military in New Jersey
Local government in New Jersey
Main article: Local government in New JerseyHistory of New Jersey
History of New Jersey, by period
- Prehistory of New Jersey
- Netherlands colony of Nieuw-Nederland, 1624–1664
- Swedish colony of Nya Sverige, 1638–1655
- English Province of New-York, (1664)
- English Province of New-Jersey, 1664–1673
- Third Anglo-Dutch War, 1672–1674
- Netherlands military government of Nieuw-Nederland, 1673–1674
- Treaty of Westminster of 1674
- English Province of East Jersey 1674–1688
- English Province of West Jersey 1674–1688
- English Dominion of New-England in America, 1688–1689
- English Province of East Jersey 1689–1702
- English Province of West Jersey 1689–1702
- English Province of New-Jersey 1702–1707
- British Province of New-Jersey, 1707–1776
- King George's War, 1740–1748
- French and Indian War, 1754–1763
- American Revolutionary War, April 19, 1775 – September 3, 1783
- New York and New Jersey campaign, July 3, 1776 – July 26, 1777
- Battle of Trenton, December 26, 1776
- United States Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776
- Treaty of Paris, September 3, 1783
- New York and New Jersey campaign, July 3, 1776 – July 26, 1777
- State of New Jersey since 1776
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- Eleventh state to ratify the Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union, signed November 26, 1778
- Third State to ratify the Constitution of the United States of America on December 18, 1787
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- New Jersey in the 19th century
- War of 1812, June 18, 1812 – March 23, 1815
- Treaty of Ghent, December 24, 1814
- American Civil War, April 12, 1861 – May 13, 1865
- Grover Cleveland becomes 22nd President of the United States on March 4, 1885
- Grover Cleveland also becomes 24th President of the United States on March 4, 1893
- War of 1812, June 18, 1812 – March 23, 1815
- New Jersey in the 20th century
- Woodrow Wilson becomes 28th President of the United States on March 4, 1913
- New Jersey in the 21st century
History of New Jersey, by region
- By city
History of New Jersey, by subject
- History of Ku Klux Klan in New Jersey
- History of the New Jersey State Constitution
- History of slavery in New Jersey
- History of transportation in New Jersey
Culture of New Jersey
- Main article: Culture of New Jersey
- Cuisine of New Jersey
- List of people from New Jersey
- Halls of fame in New Jersey
- Museums in New Jersey
- Religion in New Jersey
- Baptist Convention of Pennsylvania/South Jersey
- Church of the Brethren (Atlantic Northeast District)
- Episcopal Diocese of New Jersey
- Episcopal Diocese of Newark
- New Jersey District (LCMS) (Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod)
- New Jersey Synod (ELCA) (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America)
- Orthodox Church in America Diocese of New York and New Jersey
- Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Newark
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Camden
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Metuchen
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Paterson
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Trenton
- Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Passaic
- Syrian Catholic Eparchy of Our Lady of Deliverance of Newark
- Scouting in New Jersey
- State symbols of New Jersey
- Flag of the State of New Jersey
- Great Seal of the State of New Jersey
- Flag of the State of New Jersey
The arts in New Jersey
Economy and infrastructure of New Jersey
- Main article: Economy of New Jersey
- Communications in New Jersey
- Health care in New Jersey
- Transportation in New Jersey
- Airports in New Jersey
- List of New Jersey railroads
- Roads in New Jersey
Education in New Jersey
- Main article: Education in New Jersey
- Schools in New Jersey
See also
Main article: New Jersey- Outline of geography
- Index of New Jersey-related articles
References
- ^ "MSN Encarta". Webcitation.org. http://www.webcitation.org/5kwsuNvS8. Retrieved 2010-07-25.
- ^ "U.S. Census Bureau State & County QuickFacts New Jersey". http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/34000.html.
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