Cities of New Jersey
New Jersey lies in the northeast of the United States, wedged between New York and Pennsylvania on the Atlantic coast. Its capital is Trenton, but the largest city is Newark. Other places on this map include Jersey City, Paterson, Elizabeth, Edison and Camden.
It is one of the smallest yet most densely populated states in the country. The Hudson River forms the border with New York and the Delaware River the border with Pennsylvania; between them flow the Passaic River and the Raritan River. In the northwest rise hills like the Watchung Mountains, with High Point as the highest spot.
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What is the capital of New Jersey?
Trenton is the capital of New Jersey. It sits on the Delaware River, on the border with Pennsylvania. Trenton is a fairly small capital; the largest city in the state is Newark, which lies further north.
What is the largest city in New Jersey?
Newark is the largest city in New Jersey and lies in the northeast, close to New York. The state capital, however, is the smaller city of Trenton, which sits on the Delaware River on the border with Pennsylvania.
What is a notable geographic feature of New Jersey?
New Jersey is a small but densely populated state on the Atlantic coast. The Hudson River forms its border with New York and the Delaware River its border with Pennsylvania. In the northwest rise hills, with High Point as the highest spot.
What is the best way to learn the cities of New Jersey?
The best way to learn the cities of New Jersey is by playing, with the free geography game Toponauts. You fly a helicopter over the map and place cities like Trenton, Newark and Jersey City yourself, at your own pace.