10 New Jersey Facts

The state of New Jersey was organized as an English colony after Dutch surrendered to England in 1664.  New Jersey became the united crown colony in 1702 after it administered by the royal governor of new York. New York saw much fighting because of its location between New York and Philadelphia. Today, New Jersey has 15000 factories that send their products to people overnight. It has become an area of diversified industries. Its world’s leading research place now and many big oil refineries are located here.

1. Most Densely Populated

New Jersey is most densely populated state of America. 1030 people occupy one square mile. Its population is 13 times bigger than the overall US population.

2. Highest Urban Population

New Jersey is not only densely populated but also has the highest urban population in US, where about 90 percent people live in urban areas.

3. Greatest Premium Offered

The greatest premium offered by any news paper in US happened in New Jersey in summers of 1914. This advertisement said that its readers should subscribe to the New York tribune and secure place at Beachwood.

4. Counties and Metropolitan

New Jersey is the only state in United States where all its counties are classed as metropolitan areas otherwise, counties are only meant to be away from city.

5. Car Stolen Capital

North jersey is tops in US for car stealing. It is called the car stolen capital for this reason. In Newark, the cars are stolen per day are as the highest in number than in any other city, even NYC and LA combined cannot meet those numbers.

6. Dense Highways and Railroads

It’s not only densely populated but to meet the demands and handling the population, it has the most dense highway and railroad system.

7. Diner Capital of the World

Huge population can bring you the crown of many unique positions if you are mayor of a city or town. Anyway, New Jersey has the most diners in the world and because of this reason it is also called the diner capital of the world.

8. Most Shopping Malls

If you are a shopping freak and want to see big shopping malls at one place then go to north jersey where you will find seven big shopping miles in one area within 25 sq. miles. This is the big number of shopping malls at one place and has won another crown for New Jersey.

9. Largest Chemical Producing State

New Jersey has emerged as an industrial state over time. It has 15000 factories now. The leading industry of the New Jersey is chemical industry.

10. Largest Sea Port

New Jersey is also the major sea port place in US. The largest sea port of US is located in New Jersey in Elizabeth.