New Jersey (U.S. State) - Facts for Kids

Aerial view of the George Washington Bridge spanning the Hudson River, connecting New York and New Jersey, with a city skyline in the background.

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Facts About New Jersey (U.S. State) For Kids

New Jersey’s official name is “The State of New Jersey,” and it was named after the Island of Jersey in the English Channel.

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Official Website of the State of New Jersey Visit NJ Britannica

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