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Mississippi (MS) Information, Facts and Statistics


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Capital of Mississippi: Jackson, MS
Largest City: Jackson, MS

Mississippi State Nickname(s):
The Magnolia State

State Motto:
Virtute et armis
By valor and arms.

Admitted to the Union:
December 10, 1817 as the 20th state

Mississippi State Flower: Magnolia

Mississippi State Bird: Mockingbird

Mississippi Official State Tree: Magnolia

Mississippi Population (2003): 2,881,275 (Rank in Pop.: 31)

Total Area: 48,430 sq. mi./125,433 sq. km. (Rank in Area: 32)

Mississippi's Highest Point: Woodall Mountain at 806 feet (246 meters)

Mississippi Is Bordered By:
Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee, Alabama, and the Gulf of Mexico


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