Capital Trenton
Area 7,787 sq mi
20,169 sq km
Population
(2000 census) 8,414,350
Major Cities
(2000 census) Newark (273,546), Jersey City (240,055),
Paterson (149,222), Elizabeth (120,568),
Trenton (85,403)
Major Rivers Hudson, Delaware, Raritan, Great Egg Harbor
Highest Point High Point
1,803 feet
550 meters
Industry chemicals, food processing, electrical equipment, printing and publishing, tourism
Agriculture greenhouse and nursery products, horses, vegetables, fruits and nuts, seafood, dairy products
Minerals and Resources crushed stone, construction sand and gravel
