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| Trenton battle monument commemorating the Continental Army's victory in the battle of Trenton December 26, 1776. General George Washington attacked the City of Trenton after his historic Christmas night crossing of the Delaware River. |
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Website : www.state.nj.us |
Capital
: Trenton |
Highest
point : High
Point, 1,803 feet |
Area : 8,722 square miles,
47th largest state |
Population : 8,414,350
(2000 US Census) |
Motto
: Liberty
and prosperity |
Admitted to
Union : December 18, 1787 |
State
Song : "New Jersey, My Home" |
State Bird : Eastern Goldfinch |
State Flower
: Violet
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State Tree : Red Oak
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