Miles of white sandy beaches, scenic mountains and picturesque towns, New Jersey's natural beauty is often a pleasant surprise to its crowded, industrial reputation. With its temperate climate, New Jersey offers summers filled with boardwalks and theme parks, walking trails brilliant with fall colors and enough snowfall to keep mountain ski lodges busy throughout the winter.

New Jersey is broadly divided into three geographic regions: North Jersey, Central Jersey and South Jersey. North Jersey is largely within New York City's metropolitan area, Central Jersey is largely suburban and South Jersey considered to be part of Philadelphia's metropolitan area.

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