American Hotel Guide
U.S.A. Hotels Information Guide: New Jersey State Interesting Facts

Navigate: Home -> New Jersey Hotels -> Interesting New Jersey Facts

Small map of New Jersey, USA

Search by City


Spotlight New Jersey Hotels


New Jersey is Bordered by:


Cities in Surrounding States



ALL ABOUT NEW JERSEY - Interesting State Facts
New Jersey State Flag

DATE ADMITTED INTO THE UNION
December 18, 1787

CAPITAL
Trenton

NICKNAME
The Garden State

MOTTO
Liberty and Prosperity

STATE FISH
Brook Trout (Salvelinus fontinalis)

STATE FLOWER
Common Meadow Violet (Viola sororia)

STATE INSECT
Honeybee (Apis mellifera)

STATE TREE
Red Oak (Quercus borealis maxima)

STATE SONG
"New Jersey Loyalty" (unofficial)

TOTAL AREA
8,722 square miles

HIGHEST POINT
1,803 feet (High Point)

LOWEST POINT
sea level (Atlantic Ocean)

POPULATION
8,414,350

GEOGRAPHIC COORDINATES
Longitude: 73° 53' 39"W to 75° 35'W Latitude: 38° 55'N to 41° 21' 23"N

GEOGRAPHIC CENTER
The geographic center of New Jersey is located in Mercer County, 5 miles SE of Trenton. Longitude: 74° 33.5'W Latitude: 40° 4.2'N

STATE BORDER
New Jersey is bordered by New York on the north and by the Delaware Bay and Atlantic Ocean on the south. On the east, New Jersey is again bordered by the Atlantic Ocean. On the west, New Jersey is bordered by Delaware Bay and Pennsylvania.

MAJOR RIVERS
Delaware River, Hudson River

STATE BIRD
Eastern Goldfinch (Carduelis tristis)

SPOTLIGHT NEW JERSEY HOTELS
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Meadowlands Area NJ Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Meadowlands Area NJ
The Holiday Inn Express And Suites Carlstadt is situated approximately 11 miles from Newark Liberty International Airport, five miles from Manhattan, ...

Holiday Inn Tinton Falls Holiday Inn Tinton Falls
Offering all the amenities of a first class hotel, this Holiday Inn gives you direct access to New Jersey's finest beaches and boardwalks. Walk by the...

Marriott Newark Airport Marriott Newark Airport
As the only hotel located on airport property, the Newark Airport Marriott is perfect for the frequent business flier. Onsite, guests will find a fitn...

Best Western Morristown Inn Best Western Morristown Inn
This AAA Three-Diamond Best Western is located approximately one mile from Morristown Town Green and 23 miles from Newark International Airport. <
...

Sleep Inn Cinnaminson Sleep Inn Cinnaminson
Sleep Inn Cinnaminson is located three miles from the Cherry Hill Mall and 18 miles from Philadelphia International Airport. This location is also six...

Merrill Lynch Conference Center Merrill Lynch Conference Center
Harrison Conference Center is located approximately two miles of downtown Princeton and 45 miles from Newark International Airport. This location is ...

About Us | Customer Support | Group Bookings | My Reservations | Reservations Help
24-Hour Toll Free Hotel Reservations :: 1-800-359-4659 from the USA and Canada

International Callers :: Dial 561-753-3993 :: Mention "Promo Code 6233" for best rates


Hotel Reservations Center Hours: Open 24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week.
Customer Service is available Monday through Friday, 9 AM through 5:30 PM, EST

Copyright © 2004 American Hotel Guide.com. All rights reserved.

Last Published 2004.06.25

top of page



Cities in Surrounding States


Information About Surrounding States