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New Jersey
One of the Mid-Atlantic States, the tiny state of New Jersey is
often overshadowed by neighbouring New York City. Travelling south
on the New Jersey Turnpike toll road from New York, visitors will
be stuck with the picture of popular imagination that has been the
brunt of jokes with many an on-stage comedian. The ugly highway,
traversing an industrial landscape of grey, smoking chimneys and
factories, and passing bleak cities like Newark and the state
capital of Trenton, does little to encourage visitors, while even
the songs of Bruce Springsteen describe his birthplace in
disparaging terms.
But surprisingly there is more to New Jersey than grey factories
and industrial estates. One of the state's most treasured prizes is
its 127 miles (204km) of sandy beaches along the Atlantic coast,
lined with many holiday resorts, bustling boardwalks and quaint
seaside towns that draw thousands of tourists to enjoy the sun,
surf and excitement of the famous Jersey Shore. The world's first
boardwalk has its home in Atlantic City, famous for its 24-hour
gambling entertainment and casino hotels redolent of Las Vegas,
while the old-world charm of Cape May takes one back to the
Victorian age with beautifully restored 19th-century buildings home
to some of the finest bed and breakfast Inns anywhere. In between
are miles of fun and entertainment, from water parks and zoos to
Ferris wheels, roller coasters, shopping and nightlife, along with
surf and sand.
Nature lovers can enjoy wilderness hiking trails in the scenic
hills of the Skylands that also offers perfect conditions for
skiing in winter. Historically this region is known as the Military
Capital of the Revolution and visitors can trace the movements of
General George Washington and his troops during the winter of 1779
at the Morristown National Historic Park. The state's rich history
also includes some of America's greatest inventors and physicists
such as Thomas Edison and Albert Einstein, and the Liberty State
Park overlooking the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island that was
one of the country's main immigration stations from 1892 to
1954.
Information & Facts
Climate
The climate in New Jersey tends to be moderate, particularly
along the coast in the south and southeast, with relatively mild
winters and pleasant summers. August tends to be the hottest month,
with temperatures reaching 80ºF (27ºC), and January is the coldest
month with temperatures reaching, on average, about 30ºF (-1°C). In
winter, snowfall occurs statewide, with heavier falls at the higher
altitudes of the Piedmont Plateau and the northwestern mountains.
The Piedmont Plateau area also receives a higher annual
precipitation than the rest of the state.
Language
English is the most common language but Spanish is often
spoken in south-western states.
Money
The US Dollar (USD) is the unit of currency and is divided into
100 cents. Only major banks exchange foreign currency. ATMs are
widespread and credit cards and travellers cheques are widely
accepted. Travellers cheques should be taken in US Dollars to avoid
hassles. Banking hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 3pm.
Time
GMT -5 (GMT -4 from March to November).