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| New Jersey Facts |
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The counties of Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Middlesex, Passaic, and Union are often referred to as the Gateway Region, because of their proximity to Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. |
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The Statue, "Soldier At Rest" was dedicated to New Jersey Civil War veterans on June 28, 1875. It was purchased by the New Jersey State Legislature for $10,000. |
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New Jersey has the most dense system of highways and railroads in the U.S. |
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