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Admission to Statehood:
December 18, 1787
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State Bird: Eastern Goldfinch
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Economy-
- Agriculture: Nursery stock, horses, vegetables, fruits and nuts, seafood, dairy products.
- Industry: Chemical products, food processing, electric equipment, printing and publishing, tourism.
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State Flag: The State flag of New Jersey is buff colored. The state coat of arms is emblazoned in the center. The shield has three plows with a horse's head above it. Two women represent the goddesses of Liberty and Agriculture. A ribbon at the bottom includes the year of independence in 1776 and reads: Liberty and Prosperity. The New Jersey state flag was formally adopted in 1896.
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Highest Point: High Point; 1803 feet, 40th
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Lowest Point: Atlantic coast; sea level, 3rd
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Motto: Liberty and Prosperity
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State Nickname: Garden State
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State Tree: Northern Red Oak
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