| State of New Jersey |
| State Capitol Address: |
State Capitol |
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240 West State Street |
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Trenton, New Jersey 08625 |
| Phone: |
(609) 826-5100 |
| Fax: |
(973) 731-8647 |
| Admitted: |
December 18, 1787 |
| Population: |
8,717,925 (2005 Estimate) |
| National Rank: |
10 |
| Total Area: |
8,722 square miles |
| National Rank: |
47 |
| Nickname: |
Garden State |
| Time Zone: |
Eastern Time Zone |
| Low Point: |
Sea Level |
| High Point: |
1,803 Feet - High Point |
| State Animal: |
Horse |
| State Bird: |
Eastern Goldfinch |
| State Colors: |
Buff and Jersey Blue |
| State Dance: |
Square Dance |
| State Fish: |
Brook Trout |
| State Flower: |
Violet |
| State Insect: |
Honeybee |
| State Motto: |
"Liberty and Prosperity" |
| State Shell: |
Knobbed Whelk |
| State Song: |
"New Jersey Loyalty" |
| State Tree: |
Northern Red Oak |
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