South Jersey

region, New Jersey, United States

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South Jersey is a region in the southern part of the U.S. state of New Jersey. It is characterized by its coastal lowland, bisected by rivers and featuring the Pine Barrens, a large forested area. Historically inhabited by the Delaware Indians, the region saw European colonization begin in the 17th century with Dutch and English settlements.

South Jersey played a significant role in the American Revolution, hosting over 100 battles and earning the nickname "Crossroads of the Revolution." The area is known for its diverse population, including large Italian American and African American communities, and has a strong tourism economy, particularly along the Jersey Shore, famous for resorts like Atlantic City.1234

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South Jersey begins south of Trenton and comprises most of eight counties. It includes roughly half of the state’s area but only about one-fourth of the population. The loamy soil of the Inner Coastal Plain is well suited to vegetable farming, and most of the…
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South Jersey begins south of Trenton and comprises most of eight counties. It includes roughly half of the state’s area but only about one-fourth of the population. The loamy soil of the Inner Coastal Plain is well suited to vegetable farming, and most of the…
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