New Jersey · State Nickname Quiz
Launch the State Nickname Quiz mini-game with New Jersey as the first prompt. Quick facts and links below.
New Jersey's nickname is "Garden State". This page launches the State Nicknames quiz with New Jersey in rotation — match the nickname to the state.
Why "Garden State"?
"Garden State" was adopted as the official nickname based on a defining feature of the state — its geography, its history, or a notable plant/animal/symbol.
Quick facts
- USPS code
- NJ
- Capital
- Trenton
- Largest city
- Newark
- Region
- Northeast
- Admitted to Union
- 1787
- Nickname
- Garden State
- Electoral votes
- 14
- Bordering states
- Delaware, New York, Pennsylvania
Other New Jersey games
More about New Jersey
Frequently asked
What is New Jersey's nickname?
Garden State
Is this game free?
Yes — 100% free, no signup, no ads. Just play.
Can I play other New Jersey quizzes?
Yes — see the sibling games above. New Jersey appears in every Statedoku mini-game.