The New Jersey Daily Times
Writer: Rubina Singh
Our Beloved State:
Right now we are all living in Edison, New Jersey. This is no ordinary state, that is why our topic for today is "All about New Jersey". In this article you will learn about our capitals, cities, names, symbols, and much much more. In fact, New Jersey is even cooler than you think it would be!
How New Jersey Became a State
On December 18 1787, New Jersey became the THIRD state in the U.S. THIRD !!! Many battles took place in New Jersey, including the American Revolution. New Jersey was named by the largest of the British Channel Islands. Its founders were Sir John Berkeley and Sir George Carteret.
State Symbols and Statements
Of course, as every state, New Jersey has things to represent it. For example, it's nickname is "The Garden State." Here is more information on New Jersey.
- State Motto: Liberty and Prosperity
- State Slogan: Come See For Yourself
- State Abbreviation: NJ
Flower
This is the New Jersey State Flower. It is a pretty Blue/Purple violet.
Bird
New Jersey's State Bird is the American Goldfinch. I think it is very cute!!
Fish
This is an Brook Trout. it looks like a very soft and peaceful fish to me!
Tree
This is the New Jersey State Tree, The Red Oak. It is a beautiful red color, it really pops out from the other trees!
Mammal
The mammal is a horse. Horses are very fast and graceful.
Food
The New Jersey State Food is the Northern High bush blueberry. I love the sour and sweet taste.
Parts of New Jersey:
The parts of New Jersey are:
- Appalachian Ridge and Valley
- Highlands
- Piedmont
- Inner Coastal Plain
- Outer Coastal Plain
We live in Piedmont New Jersey. Some of the towns and cities in Piedmont are Princeton, Trenton, Edison, and Jersey City. Trenton is our state's capital. Edison is where we live.
Bordering:
New Jersey is bordered by three states, Pennsylvania, New York, and Delaware. The Atlantic ocean is at the edge of New Jersey. Going into water, some major rivers in the state that we mostly think of are the Hudson River, Delaware River, and Raritan River.
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Now that you know more about N.J, you are ready to learn, explore, and find the great things in this state. New Jersey may seem like a normal state, but it has a lot of great things behind it.