New Jersey

New Jersey is the fifth smallest but most densely populated state of the United States of America; the U.S. postal abbreviation is NJ. The state is named after the island of Jersey in the English Channel.

Geography

New Jersey is broadly divided into three geographic regions: they are North Jersey, Central Jersey, and South Jersey. North Jersey is within New York City's general sphere of influence, with many of its residents commuting into the city for work. Central Jersey is a largely suburban area, while South Jersey is within Philadelphia's general sphere of influence. Such geographic definitions are broad, however, and there is often dispute over where one region begins and another ends.

Related Topics:
North Jersey - Central Jersey - South Jersey - New York City - Suburban - Philadelphia

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High Point Mountain, in Montague Township, Sussex County is the highest elevation in the state.

Related Topics:
High Point - Sussex County

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New Jersey is bordered on the north and northeast by New York, on the east by the Atlantic Ocean, on the south by Delaware, and on the west by Pennsylvania (the latter two across the Delaware River.) Prominent geographic features include:

Related Topics:
New York - Atlantic Ocean - Delaware - Pennsylvania - Delaware River

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• Delaware Water Gap
• Musconetcong River
• New Jersey Meadowlands
• The Palisades
• Passaic River
• Pine Barrens
• Rancocas River
• Raritan River
• Sandy Hook
• South Mountain