Mississippi

State of Mississippi

Flag of Mississippi Seal of Mississippi Also called: The Magnolia State, The Hospitality State Saying(s): Virtute et armis
Official language(s)	English
Capital	Jackson
Largest city	Jackson
Area	Ranked 32nd
- Total	48,434 sq mi (125,443 km²)
- Width	170 miles (275 km)
- Length	340 miles (545 km)
- % water	3
- Latitude	30°13'N to 35°N
- Longitude	88°7'W to 91°41'W
Number of people	Ranked 31st
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- Density	{{{2010DensityUS}}}/sq mi  {{{2010Density}}}/km² (32nd)
- Average income	$33,659 (49th)
Height above sea level
- Highest point	Woodall Mountain 806 ft  (246 m)
- Average	300 ft  (91 m)
- Lowest point	Gulf of Mexico 0 ft  (0 m)
Became part of the U.S.	December 10, 1817 (20th)
Governor	Phil Bryant (R)
U.S. Senators	Thad Cochran (R) Roger Wicker (R)
Time zone	Central: UTC-6/-5
Abbreviations	MS US-MS
Web site	http://www.mississippi.gov

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.

Other pages

• Mississippi River