New Jersey

I was first inhabitated by Native Americans for thousands of years.I was first explored by some guy name Giovanni de Verrazano in 1524. I was founded by Henry Hudson and settled by the Dutch during 1618. The Dutch eventually lost control of my land to the British in 1664.In 1776, I broke off from the British control and declared myself as an independent state. I am one of the original thirteen states in the Union. I was a strategic location during the revolutionary war because I'm in between Philadelphia and New York City. Because of this, over 100 battles were fought on my land. In 1787, I was the third state to ratify the US Constitution.Today, I am one of the most densely populated state in the country. I am Rank No. 3 on Per Capita Personal Income in the country in 2004. I have a battleship named after me and I use to host Miss America in Atlantic City. I am one of the two states (other one being Oregon) that has full service at gas stations. I have diners all over the place (its pretty hard not to find one in a 5 mile radius). Many cities are being revitalize such as Camden, Asbury Park, and Newark. Jersey City is the final outcome of such revitalization and is the most diverse city in the country. Plus, major corporations from New York City are moving into Jersey City because there is hardly any taxes and expenses are lower too.Fast Facts 21 counties and 566 municipalities. 2 United States Senators and 13 United States Representatives. 40 State Senators Approximately 8.4 million residents (as of 2000) 314 public libraries 1,866 public elementary schools 398 public secondary schools 132 private high schools 20 four-year colleges 21 two-year colleges 7504.8 square miles of land 699.57 square miles of water 127 miles of coastline along the Atlantic OceanThis profile was made so all the fellow NJ myspacer's could rep their state proudly! :D. Leave some love!
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