Labeled Map of New Jersey reveals the exact location of New Jersey state, in the US. It can be seen that New Jersey is one among the fifty federal states in the USA. In the northwestern mainland of the US, this state is situated. In the north as well as northwest, New Jersey has borders with the State of New York. Further, in the south and southwest, it has borders with Delaware and across Delaware Bay. In the west, across the Delaware River, New Jersey state has borders with Pennsylvania. In the east, New Jersey is bounded by the Atlantic Ocean.
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Labeled Map of New Jersey
The general labeled map of New Jersey shows the state with well defined boundaries, including the location of the state capital city, Trenton. Other facts in the map show details of populated places and major cities, lakes and rivers, principal and interstate highways, and railroads. New Jersey being the fourth smallest state in the US, occupies a land area of 22,608 square kilometers or 8,721 square miles. When compared, the area of this state is about half the size of Estonia or about the size of Belize. The main rivers of New Jersey state, include the Hudson River and the Delaware River.
The nickname of this state is, “Garden State,” and has a population count of more than fifty-million inhabitants. The major religions practiced in this state are Catholicism and Anglicanism. Newark is the state’s largest airport and is known as, the Newark Liberty International Airport.
Printable Map of New Jersey Labeled
The labeled map of New Jersey with states, shows that there are twenty-one counties in the state. They consist of 565 municipalities or administrative entities, comprising well defined territories.
Labeled New Jersey Map with Cities
As a part of the labeled map of New Jersey with cities, the names of large cities that has a population of more than 100,000, include Newark with a population of 277,000, Jersey City with a population of 248,000, Paterson with a population of 147,000 and Elizabeth city with a population of 125,000. Other names of major cities, include Lakewood, Woodbridge, and Edison.
Labeled New Jersey Map with Capital
As a part of the labeled New Jersey with capital, Trenton is identified as the capital city of the state. It is the county seat of the County of Mercer. Trenton has a population of 84,000 inhabitants. However, Newark the second large city of New Jersey has a population of 281,000. Educational institutions, like The College of New Jersey and The Rider University, were established in 1855 and 1865. Besides, Trenton’s Lawrenceville and Mercer County Community College is famous and popular since 1966. The city’s oldest landmark is known as William Trent House. This was founded in the year 1719.
The Trenton City has a gilt-domed State House that contains a state library, auditorium, and a museum. It has a cultural center known as, the New Jersey State Cultural Center. Other attractions of the city include the Old Masonic Lodge and the Douglass House.
