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Population (2025 est.)9,548,215
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Shore Days, River Towns and New Discoveries
New JerseyExplore New Jersey through its shore communities, historic river towns, forest trails and busy cities. From the Delaware River and Pine Barrens to the northern highlands and Atlantic coast, there are many places to discover. Browse photographs, state facts and official resources to plan a day out or find practical information.
New Jersey at a Glance
Population (2025 est.)9,548,215.webp){kind=icon}
CapitalTrenton.webp){kind=icon}
Largest CityNewark.webp){kind=icon}
Counties21 counties.webp){kind=icon}
Land Area7,355 sq mi.webp){kind=icon}
Water Area1,364 sq mi.webp){kind=icon}
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Highest PointHigh Point — 1,803 feet
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County Guides in New Jersey
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Counties of New Jersey
Get to know the cities, towns and landscapes of New Jersey. Browse the photographs and official resources on this page for places to explore and practical information.
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New Jersey
New Jersey connects Atlantic shore communities, Delaware River towns, the Pine Barrens and northern highlands with a dense network of cities and suburbs. Its county governments and municipalities help residents find local services, while statewide agencies provide transportation, education, environmental and public-information resources. Use this guide to move from a broad view of the state to the county and official service best suited to your next step.
A State of Local Stories
Coast and Countryside
Explore shore towns, wooded parks and river landscapes through official visitor information.
History Close By
Find historic sites and archives that connect local places with New Jersey’s past.
Everyday Connections
Reach transportation, libraries, public agencies and other resources that support daily life.
County by County
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State Updates
New Jersey Headlines
Latest reporting from New Jersey Monitor. Coverage may include state and national stories.
New Jersey Monitor
Commentary: Was this the last bipartisan moment in national politics?
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Around New Jersey Headlines
Stories from every corner of New Jersey Headlines.
Commentary: Was this the last bipartisan moment in national politics?
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Trump loses appeals over California ballots, Homeland Security operations
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Democrats have long hopes, and odds, in bid to oust Jeff Van Drew
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Early voting across US sets midterms record, breaking 2022 mark
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‘Medically frail’ Medicaid enrollees won’t have to prove their inability to work to keep coverage
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Oct 30, 2026 • 2 min readState Symbols
Nickname Motto Bird Flower Tree Animal
Symbols of the Garden State
The names and symbols that help tell New Jersey’s story.
The Garden State
New Jersey’s familiar nickname reflects its agricultural tradition.
Liberty and Prosperity
The state motto appears on the scroll beneath its seal.
Eastern Goldfinch
New Jersey’s state bird is recognized by its yellow and black plumage.
Violet
New Jersey’s state flower.
Red Oak
New Jersey’s official state tree.
Horse
Designated the state animal in 1977.
Garden State Identity
New Jersey’s identity brings together farms, shore communities, river towns, urban neighborhoods and protected landscapes. Its symbols recall agriculture, liberty and the living environment, while its county guides help connect these broad themes with particular places.
Places in View
New Jersey in View
Landscapes and places from across the state.Explore New Jersey through photographs, state facts and useful public resources.
Our State. Our Stories.★
STATE RESOURCES
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New Jersey Resources
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Government
NJ.gov
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NJ Legislature
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NJ Judiciary
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Department of State
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Department of Treasury
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Division of Elections
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Department of Community Affairs
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Department of Human Services
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Office of the Attorney General
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Department of Environmental Protection
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Schools
NJ Department of Education
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School Performance Reports
Review published school performance data.
Office of the Secretary of Higher Education
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HESAA
Review state student-financial-aid information.
Rutgers University
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Rowan University
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NJIT
Explore technology-focused university programs.
Montclair State University
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The College of New Jersey
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Stockton University
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Hospitals
NJ Department of Health
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RWJBarnabas Health
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Hackensack Meridian Health
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Atlantic Health
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Cooper University Health Care
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Virtua Health
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Inspira Health
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University Hospital Newark
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Capital Health
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Saint Joseph’s Health
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Public Safety
NJ State Police
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Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness
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Attorney General
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Division of Consumer Affairs
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NJ Office of Emergency Management
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Ready.gov
Build a household preparedness plan.
FEMA
Find disaster preparedness and recovery resources.
National Weather Service
Check official weather warnings.
511NJ
Check road and travel conditions.
NJ 211
Find community resource referrals.
Emergency Services
NJ Office of Emergency Management
Find statewide emergency information.
Ready.gov Kids
Find family preparedness activities and resources.
NJ Office of Emergency Medical Services
Find EMS program information.
Division of Fire Safety
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FEMA Disaster Assistance
Find federal disaster-assistance information.
American Red Cross New Jersey
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Ready.gov Plan
Prepare household communication and evacuation plans.
National Weather Service Mount Holly
Check regional forecasts and alerts.
National Weather Service New York
Check forecasts covering the northeastern region.
NJ 211
Find community assistance resources.
State Parks
NJ State Parks
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High Point State Park
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Wharton State Forest
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Island Beach State Park
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Liberty State Park
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Allaire State Park
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Cheesequake State Park
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Round Valley Recreation Area
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Rancocas State Park
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Parvin State Park
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Trails
NJ State Parks
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Delaware Water Gap
Find national recreation-area trail information.
Appalachian Trail
Review official trail information.
Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Find trail stewardship and planning resources.
New York–New Jersey Trail Conference
Find regional trail information.
High Point State Park
Explore northern New Jersey trails.
Wharton State Forest
Find Pine Barrens trail information.
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park
Find canal paths and visitor information.
Palisades Interstate Park
Find park maps and trail notices.
Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge
Find refuge trails and visitor guidance.
Utilities
NJ Board of Public Utilities
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PSE&G
Find account, service and outage information.
Jersey Central Power & Light
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Atlantic City Electric
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Rockland Electric
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New Jersey Natural Gas
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South Jersey Gas
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Elizabethtown Gas
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New Jersey American Water
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Aqua New Jersey
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Libraries
New Jersey State Library
Find statewide library and research resources.
JerseyClicks
Find statewide research database information.
NJ Digital Highway
Explore digitized New Jersey history.
NJ State Archives
Find archival records and research guidance.
Rutgers Libraries
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Newark Public Library
Find Newark library information.
Jersey City Free Public Library
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Burlington County Library System
Find county branches and programs.
Ocean County Library
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Library of Congress
Explore national collections and research resources.
Courts
NJ Courts
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Court Self-Help
Find public self-help information.
Court Forms
Locate official forms.
Jury Service
Find juror information.
Municipal Courts
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Supreme Court
Read state Supreme Court information.
Appellate Division
Find appellate-court information.
Tax Court
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US District Court New Jersey
Find federal district-court information.
US Bankruptcy Court New Jersey
Find federal bankruptcy-court information.
DMV
NJ Motor Vehicle Commission
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MVC Locations
Find agency and inspection locations.
MVC Online Services
Review services offered online.
Driver Licenses
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Vehicle Registration
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Vehicle Titles
Find vehicle-title guidance.
REAL ID
Review state REAL ID information.
MVC Appointments
Use the official appointment portal.
Vehicle Inspections
Find inspection information.
MVC Forms
Locate official MVC forms.
Transportation
NJ TRANSIT
Find bus, rail and light-rail information.
Access Link
Read ADA paratransit information.
NJ Department of Transportation
Find state transportation information.
511NJ
Check travel conditions.
NJ Turnpike Authority
Find Turnpike and Parkway information.
South Jersey Transportation Authority
Find authority transportation resources.
Port Authority
Find regional bridges, tunnels and airport information.
PATH
Find PATH service information.
PATCO
Find Delaware River commuter-rail information.
Amtrak
Plan intercity rail travel.
Postal Services
USPS
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Post Office Locator
Find local postal locations.
ZIP Code Lookup
Check an address’s postal ZIP code.
USPS Tracking
Track a mailed item.
Change of Address
Use the official move portal.
Informed Delivery
Review delivery-notification information.
Hold Mail
Review hold-mail options.
Mail Forwarding
Review forwarding options.
Postal Inspection Service
Find mail-fraud and postal-security information.
Postal Customer Help
Find official postal help resources.
Veterans
NJ Veterans Affairs
Find state veterans programs.
US Department of Veterans Affairs
Find federal VA services.
VA New Jersey Health Care
Find New Jersey VA health information.
VA Philadelphia Health Care
Check regional VA care locations.
VA Benefits
Review federal benefits information.
VA Education
Review education-benefit information.
VA Careers and Employment
Find VA employment resources.
National Cemetery Administration
Find national cemetery information.
Veterans Crisis Line
Find official crisis-support information.
National Archives Veterans Records
Find military-record request information.
Employment
NJ Department of Labor
Find statewide labor resources.
Career Services
Find job-search and career assistance.
Unemployment Insurance
Review unemployment information.
MyLeaveBenefits
Review state leave-benefit information.
Labor Market Information
Explore workforce and employment data.
Civil Service Commission
Find state civil-service information.
USAJOBS
Find federal job postings.
CareerOneStop
Explore federal career-planning tools.
Apprenticeship.gov
Find apprenticeship information.
NJ Business Portal
Find business-startup and employer resources.
Find Your Next Step
Browse official links for public services, parks and visitor information.
Common Questions
Planning Your New Jersey Visit
Answers and official links for useful next steps.
New Jersey has 21 counties. The alphabetical list on this page includes every county, from Atlantic through Warren.
Use NJ.gov to locate the agency responsible for the service you need. County and municipal services may have separate local offices. NJ.gov.
Use NJ TRANSIT’s current trip-planning and service information. Check regional operators separately when a trip includes PATH, PATCO or intercity rail. NJ TRANSIT.
Read the official park page for maps, alerts and visitor information. Conditions, fees and access can vary by location and date. NJ State Parks.
Use the National Weather Service for forecasts and warnings, and 511NJ for current road conditions. Check updates close to your departure. National Weather Service.
Start with the NJ Department of Education and its school information. Confirm enrollment procedures with the appropriate local school district. NJ Department of Education.
Use the official MVC website to confirm the service, documents and appointment requirements before traveling. NJ MVC.
The New Jersey State Library and State Archives offer statewide research starting points. Local libraries provide their own branch and program details. New Jersey State Library.
Use the Department of Labor’s Career Services resources to locate current assistance and training information. Program details depend on the service. NJ Career Services.
Start with New Jersey veterans affairs and the federal VA. Review the appropriate program’s requirements directly. NJ Veterans Affairs.
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