New Jersey is located in the Northeastern region of the United States. It shares borders with:
- New York (to the north and northeast)
- Delaware (to the southwest)
- Pennsylvania (to the west)
- Atlantic Ocean (to the east)
New Jersey is the 4th smallest state in land area but 11th most populous, making it one of the most densely populated states in the country. It’s divided into three main regions:
- North Jersey (closer to NYC)
- Central Jersey
- South Jersey (influenced by Philadelphia and Atlantic City)
Climate
New Jersey has a humid subtropical climate in the south and humid continental in the north. The seasons are distinct:
- Winters: Cold, especially in the north (snow is common)
- Summers: Warm and humid
- Autumn and Spring: Mild and colorful, especially in forested regions
Major Cities in New Jersy
- Newark – Largest city, major airport (Newark Liberty International), cultural and economic hub
- Jersey City – Directly across the Hudson River from Manhattan, known for skyline views
- Paterson – Historical industrial city
- Elizabeth – Key port city
- Trenton – The state capital
- Camden – Across the river from Philadelphia, undergoing revitalization
Top Universities of New Jersy
Princeton University (Ivy League, consistently ranked among the top in the U.S.)
Rutgers University (New Brunswick, Newark, Camden campuses)
Stevens Institute of Technology (in Hoboken – known for engineering and tech)
New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) (in Newark)
Seton Hall University (private Roman Catholic university)
Famous Figures from New Jersey
Scientists
- Albert Einstein – Lived and worked in Princeton
- Carl Sagan – Astrophysicist, born in Brooklyn but raised in Rahway, NJ
Politicians
- Woodrow Wilson – 28th U.S. President, former governor of NJ
- Thomas Kean – Longtime NJ governor, led the 9/11 Commission
- Cory Booker – U.S. Senator, former Newark mayor
Entertainers
- Frank Sinatra – Born in Hoboken
- Bruce Springsteen – “The Boss,” born in Long Branch
- Jon Bon Jovi – From Sayreville
