| Census Bureau Report |
| Time Zone: Central |
| Capital: Jackson |
| Statehood Date: 12/10/1817 |
| Statehood Order: 20 |
| Flower: Magnolia Blossom |
| Bird: Mockingbird |
| Land: 46914 Sq. Miles |
| Water: 1520 Sq. Miles |
| Rank In Area Size: 32 |
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| Spelling the name of this state out loud is a catchy way to remember it, and a way to make sure you spell it correctly. The name "Mississippi" comes from an Indian word meaning "great waters" or "father of waters." Considered part of the Deep South, Mississippi, with its rich soil and many rivers, is an agricultural state. |
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