Named for the island of Jersey in the English Channel, New Jersey was among the original 13 colonies. It officially joined the Union in December 1787 and became an important manufacturing center during the Industrial Revolution and both World Wars. Situated on the Atlantic Ocean and between New York City and Philadelphia, the state served as a prime defense hub during the Cold War.

The New Jersey Turnpike opened in 1951, allowing for speedy car travel between North Jersey, leading into New York, and South Jersey, leading into Philadelphia. Two light rails introduced in the early 2000s – the Hudson–Bergen Light Rail and the River Line – have significantly contributed to urban revitalization in the 21st century, particularly in North Jersey.

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