USA History
New Jersey
The following information is provided by:
Carpenter, Allen and Provorse, Carl. "The World Almanac Of The U.S.A." World Almanac Books, New Jersey. (C)1996.
Became State: December 18, 1787
Capital: Trenton
Known as: Garden State
Motto: Liberty And Prosperity
Animal: Horse
Bird: Eastern Goldfinch
Insect: Honeybee
Colors: Buff and Blue
Flower: Purple Violet
Song: "New Jersey Loyalty" (unofficial)
Tree: Red Oak
Area: 8,215 Square miles
Number of Counties: 21
Highest point: 1,803 feet (High Point)
Lowest point: sea level feet (Atlantic Ocean)