New Jersey Facts and Figures

Location	New Jersey is bordered by New York to the north and by the Delaware Bay and Atlantic Ocean to the south. The Atlantic Ocean also forms the eastern border of the state, and on the western side the borders are the Delaware Bay and Pennsylvania.
Capital	Trenton
Geographic Coordinates	Geographic Center: 74° 33.5'W, Latitude: 40° 4.2'N
Total Area	7,417 sq miles (19, 210 sq km)
Coastline Length	130 miles (209 km)
Climate	Cool temperate continental climate, experiences four distinct seasons.
Topography	The Atlantic Coastal Plain comprises 60% of the area of New Jersey, covering the south and center of the state with gently rolling hills. The easterly part of the state consists of pine forests and salt marshes which lead down to the Atlantic Ocean. In the center of the state lies the Piedmont, which is home to New Jersey's major industrial cities and major rivers: the Hudson River, Passaic River, Remapo River, and Raritan River. The more northwesterly parts of the state demonstrate a more mountainous character, with the Highlands beginning west of the Piedmont Region and the Appalachian Ridge passing through the far northwest.
Land Facts
Developed Land	39%
Cropland	13%
Pastureland	2%
Rangeland	0%
Forest	37%
Other	8%
Lowest Point	Atlantic Ocean - 0 feet (0 meters)
Highest Point	High Point, 1,803 ft (549.6 m)
Natural Resources	Fertile soils and small deposits of minerals
Population	8,638,396
Population Growth Rate	0.8% per year
Ethnic groups	White 72.6%, Black 13.6%, Amerindian 0.2%, Asian 5.7%, mixed and other 7.9%

New Jersey Facts and Figures

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