New Jersey Regions
This region is the largest region of New Jersey
Atlantic Coastal Plain
State Animal
horse
Number of regions in New Jersey
4
This river forms the boundary between New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
Delaware River
This is the capital of New Jersey.
Trenton
This is the region we are in
Union County
Honeybee
Number of counties in New Jersey
21
This river is New Jersey's longest river
Raritan River
This is our state's nickname
The Garden State
This region is the most densely populated. (Most people in New Jersey live in this region.)
Piedmont
State Bird
Eastern Goldfinch
New Jersey borders this many states
3 (Pennsylvania, New York, Delaware)
These mountains in New Jersey are part of the Appalachian Mountain range and are the Lenape word for "big mountains."
Kittatinny Mountains
New Jersey got its name from this British island.
Jersey
This region of New Jersey is the most mountainous.
Appalachian Ridge and Valley
State Fruit
Blueberry
Number of beaches in New Jersey
44
Because New Jersey is surrounded by water on three sides, it is technically this type of landform...
penninsula
This singer, known for the song "Born in the USA" was born and raised in New Jersey.
Bruce Springsteen
New Jersey's largest lake, Lake Hopatcong, can be found in this region
Highlands
State Fish
Brook Trout
Height of the highest point in New Jersey
1,803 feet
These types of islands off the coast of the Jersey shore that were formed by waves and tides protect the mainland.
barrier islands
New Jersey officially became a state this year.
1787