Main article: Demographics of Jersey The Island plays host to large amount of non-Jersey born people; roughly 50% of the population are not originally from Jersey. 30% of the population is concentrated in Saint Helier, site of the only town. Of the roughly 88,000 people in Jersey, around two fifths are of Jersey/Norman descent and two fifths of British descent. The largest minority groups in the island are British (N. Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales), Portuguese (especially Madeiran), Irish and Polish. The French co ...

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The legislative power of the Bailiwick rests with the Assembly of the States, of which the Bailiff is the President, or presiding officer. The Queen appoints the Bailiff to a term that expires approximately when the Bailiff attains the age of seventy years. A Deputy Bailiff is also appointed to a similar term. The Assembly's 53 elected members comprise Senators, Deputies, and Connétables. In addition to the elected members, the Assembly also includes three members who may speak but not vote. The Attorney General and Solicitor ...

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Main article: Economy of Jersey Jersey's economy is based on financial services, tourism, internet trade and agriculture. Financial services contribute approximately half of the Island's economy. Major agricultural products are potatoes and dairy produce. The source of milk is Jersey cattle, a small breed of cow that has also been acknowledged (though not widely so) for the quality of its meat. Small-scale organic beef production has been reintroduced in an ...

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The culture of Jersey is the culture of the Bailiwick of Jersey. This has been shaped by Jersey's indigenous Norman language and traditions as well as French and British cultural influences, to which have been added cultural trends from immigrant communities such as the Bretons and the Portuguese. Culture of Jersey - Languages. Jèrriais, the island's Norman language, is spoken by a minority of the population, although it was the majority language in the 19th century. Among those who still speak the languag ...

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College of New Jersey. one of the earlier names for Princeton University Trenton State College is now known as The College of New Jersey Other related archivesPrinceton University, The College of New Jersey

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See also: Burlington Township, New Jersey Burlington is a City located in Burlington County, New Jersey. As of the United States 2000 Census, the city had a total population of 9,736. Burlington New Jersey - History. The council of West Jersey Proprietors purchased roughly thirty miles of riverfront land in 1676 from the Lenape Native Americans. Burlington was founded on part of that land by settlers (primarily Quakers) in 1677, and served as the capital of the province of West Jersey until 17 ...

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Cranford is a Township located in Union County, New Jersey. As of the United States 2000 Census, the township had a total population of 22,578. The township is also treated by the Census Bureau as a census-designated place; the CDP overlaps with the township, and has the same area, population and demographic characteristics. Cranford New Jersey - Geography. Cranford is located at 40°39'23" North, 74°18'13" West (40.656302, -74.303716)GR1. According to the United States C ...

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The City of Camden is the county seat of Camden County, New Jersey in the United States. It is located just across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As of the United States 2000 Census, the city had a total population of 79,904. Camden is the home of a branch campus of Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey. The USS New Jersey is preserved as a museum on Camden's Delaware River waterfront near the Adventure Aquarium and the Tweeter Center. Campbell's Field, the stadium where the Camden Riversharks Minor l ...

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Alpha is a Borough located in Warren County, New Jersey. As of the United States 2000 Census, the borough had a total population of 2,482. Alpha New Jersey - Geography. Alpha is located at 40°39'50" North, 75°9'36" West (40.664003, -75.159871)GR1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 4.5 km² (1.7 mi²). 4.4 km² (1.7 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 2.30% water. ...

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Vineland is a city located in Cumberland County, New Jersey. As of the United States 2000 Census, the city had a total population of 56,271. Vineland is the largest city by area in New Jersey. Vineland New Jersey - Geography. Vineland is located at 39°28'49" North, 75°0'50" West (39.480415, -75.014013)GR1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 178.7 km² (69.0 mi²). 177.9 km² (68.7 mi²) of it is land and 0.8 km² (0.3 mi²) ...

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Jersey coinage portrays the Queen's profile on the obverse, with the following designs on the reverse: 1p Le Hocq Tower (coastal defence) 2p L'Hermitage (site where Saint Helier lived) 5p Seymour Tower (offshore defence) 10p La Pouquelaye de Faldouet (dolmen) 20p La Corbière lighthouse 50p Grosnez Castle (ruins) Pound coins are issued, but are much less widely used than pound notes. Designs on the reverse of Jersey pound coins include series of crests of the 12 parishes ...

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Jersey City is home to the New Jersey City University (NJCU) and Saint Peter's College, both of which are located in the city's West Side district. It is also home to the Hudson County Community College, which is located in Journal Square. Dr. Ronald E. McNair Academic High School [5], the most recently founded public school in Jersey City, was previously ranked as the top high school in New Jersey according to New Jersey Monthly magazine. In contrast, William L. Dickinson High School, located near Jersey City's downtown area, ...

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Jersey City is served by a number of highways including the New Jersey Turnpike, Interstate 78, U.S. Highways 1 and 9, and New Jersey Routes 139 and 440. The Holland Tunnel, which carries Interstate 78, connects Jersey City to Manhattan. The city is also well served by public transportation. The Hudson-Bergen Light Rail, which connects Bayonne to Weehawken, has 13 stations in Jersey City. The PATH system, connecting to Newark and Manhattan, has four stations in Jersey City: Exchange Place, Pavonia-Newport, Grove Street, and Jou ...

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Jersey City New Jersey - Local government. Jersey City is currently governed under the Faulkner Act (Mayor-Council) system of municipal government. The current mayor of Jersey City is Jerramiah Healy. Members of the City Council are Mariano Vega, Jr., Council President; Willie Flood, Councilwoman-at-Large; Peter Brennan, Councilman-at-Large; Michael Sottolano, Ward A Councilman; Mary Spinello, Ward B Councilwoman; Steve Lipski, Ward C Councilman; William Gaughan, Ward D Councilman; Steven Fulop, Ward E C ...

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Jersey City is a city of neighborhoods, each with a different aesthetic and architectural style, to some degree. Downtown Jersey City includes the Waterfront (including Newport, Paulus Hook, and Exchange Place), Hamilton Park, Grove Street, Harsimus Cove, and Van Vorst Park. Neighborhoods farther from downtown include Liberty State Park, Jersey City Heights (or, simply, "The Heights"), Western Slope, Journal Square, West Bergen / Lincoln Park, West Side, Bergen, Greenville, Lafayette and Marion. These designations are unofficial and, to some degree, subjective. < ...

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The land comprising what is now known as Jersey City was wilderness inhabited by the Lenni Lenape Native Americans in 1609 when Henry Hudson, seeking an alternate route to East Asia and failing in that mission, anchored his small vessel in Sandy Hook. After spending nine days surveying the area and meeting its inhabitants, he returned to Holland. The Dutch organized the United New Netherlands Company to manage this new territory and named it New Netherlands. In June of 1623, New Netherlands became a Dutch province. Soon after, Michael Reynie ...

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Jersey City is home to the New Jersey City University (NJCU) and Saint Peter's College, both of which are located in the city's West Side district. It is also home to the Hudson County Community College, which is located in Journal Square. Dr. Ronald E. McNair Academic High School [6], the most recently founded public school in Jersey City, was previously ranked as the top high school in New Jersey according to New Jersey Monthly magazine. In contrast, William L. Dickinson High School, located near Jersey City's downtown area, ...

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Jersey City New Jersey - Local government. Jersey City is currently governed under the Faulkner Act (Mayor-Council) system of municipal government. The current mayor of Jersey City is Jerramiah Healy. Members of the City Council are Mariano Vega, Jr., Council President; Willie Flood, Councilwoman-at-Large; Peter Brennan, Councilman-at-Large; Michael Sottolano, Ward A Councilman; Mary Spinello, Ward B Councilwoman; Steve Lipski, Ward C Councilman; William Gaughan, Ward D Councilman; Steven Fulop, Ward E C ...

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