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    Mississippi (/ ˌmɪsəˈsɪpi / ⓘ MISS-ə-SIH-pee) [6] is a state in the Southeastern region of the United States. It borders Tennessee to the north, Alabama to the east, the Gulf of Mexico to the south, Louisiana to the southwest, and Arkansas to the northwest.

  2. 1 day ago · Mississippi, constituent state of the U.S. Its name derives from a Native American word meaning ‘great waters’ or ‘father of waters,’ which it shares with the Mississippi River, the longest river in the country. Mississippi became the 20th state of the union in 1817. Its capital city is Jackson.

  3. Jan 18, 2024 · Mississippi, located in the southeastern United States, shares its borders with Tennessee to the north, Alabama to the east, the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and to the west there is Arkansas, Louisiana, and the Arkansas River.

  4. See the legend’s birthplace and childhood home in Tupelo. Pose next to a life-size statue, portraying him at age 13, and step inside the church where his love for Southern gospel music began.

  5. www.history.com › topics › us-statesMississippi - HISTORY

    Nov 9, 2009 · Interesting Facts. Mississippi joined the Union as the 20th state in 1817 and gets its name from the Mississippi River, which forms its western border. Early inhabitants of the area that...

  6. Mississippi is one of the states of the United States. Its capital and largest city is Jackson. The state flower and tree are the magnolia. Other large cities are Biloxi, Greenville, Gulfport, Hattiesburg, Meridian, Pascagoula, Southaven, Tupelo, Starkville, and Vicksburg.

  7. Mississippi (/ ˌ m ɪ s ə ˈ s ɪ p i / ⓘ MISS-ə-SIH-pee) is a state in the Southeastern region of the United States. It borders Tennessee to the north, Alabama to the east, the Gulf of Mexico to the south, Louisiana to the southwest, and Arkansas to the northwest.

  8. Fast Facts. Nickname: The Magnolia State. Statehood: 1817; 20th state. Population (as of July 2016): 2,988,726. Capital: Jackson. Biggest City: Jackson. Abbreviation: MS. State bird:...

  9. Quick Facts. Capital City: Jackson. Abbreviation: MS. Population (2019): 2,991,207; Rank: 31 of 50 | Population Quick Facts. Region: South. Admission to Statehood: December 10, 1817 (20th State) State Motto: Virtute et armis which is Latin for “By valor and arms. State Nickname: The Magnolia State.

  10. Mississippi, State, Southern U.S. Area: 48,441 sq mi (125,460 sq km). Population: (2020) 2,961,279; (2023 est.) 2,939,690. Capital: Jackson. Mississippi lies on the Gulf of Mexico and is bordered by Tennessee, Alabama, Louisiana, and Arkansas. The landscape ranges from hills and pine woods to plains and river lowlands.