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New Jersey in the Tri-State are of the Northeast

New Jersey, part of the Northeast Tri-State area, is a bit hidden in the shadow of New York, at least that's the impression you get when you talk to people in other parts of the country.

But there's more to New Jersey than many think...see how much you know about my home state. Enjoy the quiz and polls, and if you've never visited New Jersey, I hope by the time you're finished with your visit here, you'll want to stop by.

The seagull photo is a picture I took at the walkway along the ocean when visiting Barnagat Lighthouse in Barnagat Bay when we traveled along the Jersey Shore.

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Claudia a/k/a happynutritionist
Updated 1/30/12

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Quiz: How Much do You Know About NJ?

See how you do with these 10 questions

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What is the New Jersey State Capital?

AFTER you guess, you'll find the correct answer if you click here

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What is the Oldest Jersey Shore Resort Area in NJ?

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What Town do I Live In?

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AFTER you visit, you can find the answer by clicking here, where you'll find another challenge! By the way, my brothers, sister, and Mom live in the other towns mentioned.

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People are All-a-Twitter About New Jersey

Here's what they're saying right now

Weeds and Seed Swap Blog

Hint for Quiz ? "NJ is known as the ____ state"

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Audio Clips from Famous New Jersey Folks

Comedians, Musicians and More

All of the performers are from New Jersey.

There's quite a list, it will appear when you "click on" the arrow...you can listen through or scroll down to your favorites. These MP3's are available for sale if you are interested.

New Jersey Collectibles

Famous New Jersey Actor/Actress Video's

Enjoy trailers or clips from movies/shows with Jerry Lewis, Kevin Spacey, Joe Pesci, Tom Cruise, Abbott and Costello (both from NJ), Danny DeVito, John Travolta, Meryl Streep and Ricky Nelson.

Julie & Julia - Official Trailer: by trailers | video info

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A Beautiful Shore Point to Visit

This location is the answer to one of the poll questions

Favorite NJ Tourist Destinations

NJ has many beautiful and historic locations ot visit

We have many beautiful places to visit in New Jersey, something that you might not realize if you have only seen us through the eyes of movies, or a stop-over at Newark Airport. Click here for our official State tourism site, then use the tool below to plan your trip and find the best rates.

Is That a Purple Star I See?

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Today, 2/11/10, this lens was awarded the Purple Star! I am so honored. If you want to know more about the Purple Star Program, just click the purple star you see here.

Purple Stars are nominated by the SquidTeam and the Giant Squid Organizers, Bonnie and Robin, all who work so hard to make Squidoo the wonderful experience that it is. Thank you!!

Looking for New Jersey Things?

Maybe You'll Find Them Here

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New Jersey Baby Boomer Blog

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Have You Ever Been To New Jersey?

Do You Live In NJ?

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Do you live in New Jersey? Have you ever Visited?

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Did you take the quiz? Answer any of the poll questions? How did you do? Good or bad, it was fun, right?

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Pangionedevelopers Feb 14, 2012 @ 4:46 pm | delete

great info

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Pangionedevelopers Feb 14, 2012 @ 4:46 pm | delete

great info

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tebor79 Jan 30, 2012 @ 11:36 pm | delete

Allays wanted to go to Atlantic city since i saw that one movie in the 80's with Burt Lancaster.
Maybe one day.

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TapIn2U Jan 30, 2012 @ 2:12 pm | delete

I don't live in New Jersey but I have visited it often. Sundae ;-)

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AMPSBDavis Jan 29, 2012 @ 5:40 pm | delete

Great lens.

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MareeT Jan 29, 2012 @ 1:04 pm | delete

I knew quite a bit about New Jersey and had fun learning more!zoomdragon

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COUNTRYLUTHIER Jan 20, 2012 @ 8:05 pm | delete

Our first born claims NJ as his home state by birtth. He never lived more than a year and change. Tom's River was geat!

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candy47 Jan 2, 2012 @ 6:05 am | delete

Great lens! I did pretty good on the quizzes! Thanks for sharing.

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DavidDove Nov 27, 2011 @ 6:55 am | delete

Well, I never knew that, thank you

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Helen Lutke Nov 25, 2011 @ 3:39 pm | delete

Raised in Camden, New Jersey, with younger siblings born there. Have one sister that lives in Moorestown, NJ. In Camden, we were famous for Drive in movies, RCA Victor, and the Cambell's Soup Company and Museum.

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JoyfulReviewer Nov 18, 2011 @ 6:53 pm | delete

Thanks for a fun and informative lens. Congrats on receiving a Purple Star!

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Blessedmombygrace Jun 3, 2010 @ 5:16 pm | delete

We love the Jersey Shore and spend some time there every October. This was a fun lens. I got 80% on the quiz and 100% on all the poll questions. Fun lens!

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4U2C May 24, 2010 @ 9:25 am | delete

I was once married in "Jersey", when I lived around "Philly". Married in Parvin State Park. I used to go to church in "Jersey", and have been to Wildwood, Atlantic City, Ocean City, Runnemeade, and Cherry Hill, among others. In "Philly", when you go "to the shore", it could mean a visit to many of the "Jersey" shores. I took the quiz - got a "fair" score. Ashamed of my self...

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happynutritionist May 24, 2010 @ 9:34 am | delete

Well "fair" is fairly good:-) Thanks for adding your lens to the plexo, great lens!

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stacy_mcdaniel Feb 25, 2010 @ 10:04 am | delete

I only got 1 right. I live in Arkansas. I don't know much about New Jersey but, I would like to visit someday.

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mistyriver Feb 23, 2010 @ 8:51 am | delete

I got 70%. I have never been there but it looks nice!

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SoyCandleLover-Maker Feb 19, 2010 @ 8:29 am | delete

Answered all the polls and I figure about 30% correct in total. :D Time to visit. Nicely done.

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The-Java-Gal Feb 12, 2010 @ 10:07 pm | delete

Visited New Jersey a couple of times as a kid and had traffic circle incident as a young adult, and enjoyed the beach and explored the boardwalk at Atlantic City. Great quiz and congrats on purple star.

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happynutritionist Feb 12, 2010 @ 10:25 pm | delete

Oh my, how could I forget to mention our traffic circles? Are they all over the US? I know we have our share! Thanks for stopping by and glad you enjoyed the shore.

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lakern26 Feb 12, 2010 @ 11:04 am | delete

This was a fun quiz! I got 6 out of 10. That's not too bad, I guess. I didn't think I'd ever been to NJ, but I just remembered that I have been to Atlantic City. I didn't realize that all of those entertainers hailed from there. That's a pretty cool! I enjoyed my visit here and learning more about your state. Considering I live in MD, I really should try to get up there some time and check out the sights. Great lens and congratulations for a well-deserved purple star!

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happynutritionist Feb 12, 2010 @ 10:27 pm | delete

Yes, we have quite a few entertainers born here in NJ, maybe something to do with being so close to NY? I dunno, but for a long list of them, you'll have to take a look at my "Weird New Jersey" lens, it's one of the first I did years ago when I started Squidoo:-)

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momto4 Feb 11, 2010 @ 2:16 pm | delete

Well...I definitely do not know New Jersey very well. I only got 3 or 4 answers right..lol Fun lens!

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happynutritionist Feb 11, 2010 @ 11:40 pm | delete

It sounds like you due for a visit then:-) Let me know if you ever come out this way and thanks for giving it a go. Happy weekend! ~claudia

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Norma_Budden Feb 10, 2010 @ 10:37 pm | delete

I've never been to Jersey, nor have I heard much about it. I've seen it on a map but it was so small I could hardly pick out the details, in comparison to many other states. I managed to get 3 out of 10 in your first quiz but I got every other one wrong. However, I did learn a few things - enough to learn that I'd like to visit someday.

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happynutritionist Feb 11, 2010 @ 12:12 am | delete

LOL on it being so small on the map that you could hardly pick it out...if you do come to NJ, and it's the Northern part, let me know and perhaps we can meet.

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BevsPaper Feb 10, 2010 @ 6:36 am | delete

This was a fun quiz about New Jersey! I lived there for 5 years in the 80's so I knew the answers to many of the questions. Goofed up on 2 of them.

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happynutritionist Feb 10, 2010 @ 6:30 pm | delete

I remember you telling me about your time in NJ...thanks for visiting...2 wrong isn't bad:-)

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OhMe Feb 9, 2010 @ 10:02 pm | delete

I've never been to NJ and it showed on my quiz. Only 50% but I got some of the others right and knew where you lived so that should count for something. lol

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happynutritionist Feb 10, 2010 @ 6:31 pm | delete

If you ever make your way to this part of the country, let me know! Thanks for taking the quiz and for your visit.

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ckm Feb 9, 2010 @ 3:35 pm | delete

Wow, Claudia, I only got 60% and I am originally from upstate New York. My grandfather lived in New Jersey for awhile and I visited him there. I did enjoy my time in N.J. I did add my state capitals quiz to your plexo. Thanks for a very interesting and challenging lens!

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happynutritionist Feb 10, 2010 @ 6:34 pm | delete

Thanks for adding your lens to the plexo, have to let more know about it. Thanks for visiting!

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heidishome Feb 9, 2010 @ 9:09 am | delete

Wow! I got 60%. I probably should have done better since I live in NY!

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happynutritionist Feb 9, 2010 @ 11:56 am | delete

That's not to bad, the questions weren't necessarily easy:-) Thanks for doing the quiz, and for your visit ~claudia

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Treasures-By-Brenda Feb 9, 2010 @ 9:01 am | delete

I managed to pull off 50 percent...feeling okay about that as a Canadian who has never been to NJ.

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happynutritionist Feb 9, 2010 @ 11:55 am | delete

Not bad! I have to go check and see how close you are to the Olympics:-) I'm guessing they wish they had the snow we are expecting coming their way. Thanks for stopping bye! ~claudia

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JoyfulPamela Feb 9, 2010 @ 4:44 am | delete

I feel a little embarrassed - only 7/10. I've lived in PA my whole life, you'd think I would know more about my neighboring state. Well, anyway, I've been there numerous times at the beaches, concerts, and to visit family and friends. It really it a beautiful state and you have done a wonderful job of presenting it! :)

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happynutritionist Feb 9, 2010 @ 8:40 am | delete

Though I knew most of what I shared, it is surprising how much you learn that you didn't know putting something like this together. Made it a fun learning experience. 7 out of 10 isn't bad:-) Thanks for stopping by and giving it a try!

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writernewbie Feb 9, 2010 @ 1:29 am | delete

Wow, Claudia! I really enjoyed this lens. I scored rather low on the quiz...my score was 50%, in fact. *Blush! I will say that I learned a great deal about New Jersey that I never knew before, and you did a fantastic job with the presentation and content of this page. I have so much to learn as a lensmaster, and you are among those who I consider to be great inspirations. 5*s!

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happynutritionist Feb 9, 2010 @ 8:42 am | delete

Hi there...wow, thanks for the compliment, I'm still a learner too, you do a beautiful job...I was very impressed since you are new and recommend that anyone stopping by here go take a look at "writernewbie's" lenses by clicking on her username above...so colorful! Thanks again.

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sandyspider Feb 8, 2010 @ 11:37 pm | delete

Fun lens. I learned a lot.

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happynutritionist Feb 9, 2010 @ 8:44 am | delete

Thanks so much, Sandy, hope you had fun.

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strayspay Feb 8, 2010 @ 11:22 pm | delete

Love your lens! I learned a lot about New Jersey. My daughter and I visited two years ago and went to Cape May. We'd love to return sometime.

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happynutritionist Feb 9, 2010 @ 8:46 am | delete

Thank you...Cape May is so beautiful, we have friends who run a hotel down there and have been down there for a couple of retreats. It really makes me realize what a long State we are, going all the way from up here to all the way down there, but it's worth it...beautiful!

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bygproductions Feb 8, 2010 @ 2:52 pm | delete

I lived in New Jersey for a short time before the age of 3. My dad was in the Navy stationed on the East Coast. Don't remember it, but have a pic of me on the beach there.

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happynutritionist Feb 9, 2010 @ 8:48 am | delete

In the Navy on the east coast, I'll have to go do my homework and see where that might be. Thank you for visiting.