Mississippi, US

About

Mississippi is a southern state bordered by Tennessee, Alabama, Louisiana, Arkansas, and the Gulf of Mexico. It is known for its Deep South culture and significant contributions to American music.

Some key facts about Mississippi:

• Capital: Jackson
• Population: Around 3 million
• Area: 48,432 square miles (32nd largest state)
• Nickname: The Magnolia State

Mississippi contains fertile farmland, dense forests, and coastlines along the Mississippi River and Gulf of Mexico. The state experiences subtropical humid summers and mild winters. Major rivers include the Pearl River and Mississippi River.

The economy relies on agriculture, lumber, manufacturing, technology, and the military. Top products include cotton, soybeans, poultry, and catfish. Major cities are Jackson, Gulfport, and Biloxi. Poverty remains an issue throughout the state.

Mississippi is considered the birthplace of blues music and has a rich creative legacy. It is home to Delta bluesmen like B.B. King and literary greats like William Faulkner.

Popular attractions range from Elvis Presley’s Graceland to Mississippi River cruises to Gulf Coast beaches and casinos. Local cuisine features southern staples like fried catfish, barbecue, and sweet potatoes.

In summary, Mississippi offers an authentic taste of the rural Deep South through its music, literature, cuisine, and leisurely coastal lifestyle. Despite economic struggles, it remains a cultural force.

Quick Facts about Mississippi

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Geography

Mississippi is located at 32°45'1"N 89°45'1"W (32.7504100, -89.7503600). It has 4 neighbors: Arkansas, Louisiana, Tennessee and Alabama.

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The largest city of Mississippi is Jackson with a population of 157,821. Other cities include, Gulfport population 71,438, West Gulfport population 71,329, Auburn population 60,258 and Southaven population 56,644. See all Mississippi cities & populated places.

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Cities, Towns, Villages, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Mississippi.

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People born in Mississippi, including jazz tenor saxophonist and sometimes clarinetist Lester Young, blues singer and songwriter Lil Green, blues musician Gus Cannon, .

List

• Thomas Watt Gregory (American lawyer (1861-1933)) he was born in 06/11/1861
• Jimmy Reed (American blues musician and songwriter) he was born in 06/09/1925
• Mildrette Netter (athletics competitor) she was born in 16/06/1948
• Mushulatubbee (Choctaw Chief) he was born in 01/01/1770
• Jarboe (Singer, long-time member of Swans) she was born in 01/01/2000
• Sonny Boy Williamson II (American blues harmonica player, singer and songwriter) he was born in 01/01/1899
• Archie Moore (American boxer (1913-1998)) he was born in 13/12/1913
• Lucille Bogan (American blues singer) she was born in 01/04/1897
• Eddie Willis (African-American soul musician) he was born in 03/06/1936
• Troy H. Middleton (United States Army general) he was born in 12/10/1889
• Henry Sloan (African American Delta blues musician) he was born in 01/01/1870
• Arthur Crudup (American recording artist; Delta blues singer, songwriter and guitarist) he was born in 24/08/1905
• Max Palmer (American professional wrestler and actor (1927-1984)) he was born in 02/11/1927
• Babe Stovall (American Delta blues singer and songwriter) he was born in 14/10/1907
• Rogue (fictional superhero appearing in Marvel Comics)
• Big Daddy Kinsey (American Chicago blues singer, guitarist and harmonica player) he was born in 18/03/1927
• Hardin Richard Runnels (American politician (1820-1873)) he was born in 30/08/1820
• Bob Curtis (American dancer) he was born in 01/09/1925