Moving Companies Directory of Movers in New Jersey
About New Jersey Nicknamed the Garden State, New Jersey is the largest producer of industrial chemicals in the nation, a distinction that's earned it less than laudable marks on pollution and environmental health measures. The state has 108 toxic waste dumps, making it first in the nation again. Welcome to New Jersey, whose early colonial history was involved with that of New York (New Netherlands), of which it was a part. One year after the Dutch surrender to England in 1664, New Jersey was organized as an English colony under Gov. Philip Carteret. Today, New Jersey, an area of wide industrial diversification, is known as the Crossroads of the East. Products from over 15,000 factories can be delivered overnight to almost 60 million people, representing 12 states and the District of Columbia. The greatest single industry is chemicals; New Jersey is one of the foremost research centers in the world. Many large oil refineries are located in northern New Jersey. Other important manufactured items are pharmaceuticals, instruments, machinery, electrical goods, and apparel. About 20% of New Jersey's land area is made up of productive farm land. The state ranks high in the production of almost all garden vegetables, as well as cranberries, blueberries, and peaches. Poultry, dairy products, and seafood are also top commodities. Tourism is the second-largest industry in New Jersey with numerous resort areas on 127 mi of Atlantic coastline. Here are some more facts and trivia about this state: • Motto: Liberty and prosperity • Origin of name: From the Channel Isle of Jersey • Central New Jersey is mostly suburban, and Southern New Jersey is often counted as an extension of metro Philadelphia. • The population density of New Jersey is triple the national average. • The state has the country's highest concentration of highways and railroads. • A twenty-five square mile area in Northern New Jersey boasts seven shopping malls (the highest concentration in the world). • Rockers Bruce Springsteen and Jon Bon Jovi both grew up in New Jersey. • The state capital is Trenton. • All the street names in the game Monopoly come from actual streets in Atlantic City, New Jersey. • Thomas Edison discovered the record player, light bulb and motion picture projector here. • All gas stations in the state are full-service only.
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