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 Mississippi Facts and Trivia
Many symbols of Mississippi can be found in our Mississippi coloring pages section. This includes state map outlines, the flag, state flower, famous landmarks, state animals and other symbols of the region. These printables make a great resource for student reports. |
 State Name: Mississippi |
| State Nickname: The Magnolia State |
| State Capital: Jackson |
| State Governor: Haley Barbour |
| State Abbreviation: Miss. |
| 2 letter Postal Code: MS |
| Area: 47,716 square miles |
| Date Entered the Union: Dec. 10, 1817 |
| State #: 20 |
| Borders: Arkansas, Tennessee, Mississippi, Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana, Mississippi River |
 Flag Meaning: Blue, white and red stripes represent the national colors. The union square sits in the upper left hand corner of the flag. It has 13 stars that represent the original 13 colonies. The flag was adopted in 1894. |
| Number of U.S. Representatives: 4 |
| State Motto: Virtute et armis (By valor and arms) |
| State Flower: flower or bloom of the magnolia or evergreen
magnolia |
| State Bird: mockingbird |
| State Song: "Go, Mississippi" |
| State Tree: magnolia |
| State Mammal: red fox; white-tailed deer |
| State Reptile: American Alligator |
| State Fish: largemouth or black bass |
| State Butterfly: spicebush swallowtail |
| 10 Largest Cities (in order of size): Jackson, Gulfport, Biloxi, Hattiesburg, Southhaven, Greenville, Meridian, Tupelo, Olive Branch, Clinton |
Famous Residents:
- Jimmy buffett, singer
- Bo Didley, musician
- William Faulkner, writer
- John Grisham, writer
- Jim Henson, puppeteer
- James Earl Jones, actor
- Mary Ann Mobley, actress
- Elvis Presley, singer and actor
- Sela Ward, actress
- Tennessee Williams, playwright
- Oprah Winfrey, talk-show host
- Tammy Wynette, singer |
| Attractions: World's largest cotton plantation, Civil War Battlefield, Antebellum Homes, First Settlement, Ackia Battleground, Capitols, Churches, Delta and Pine Land Company Plantation, Fort Massachusetts, Vicksburg National Military Park |
| Agriculture: cattle, chickens (broilers), cotton, corn, dairy products, hay, oats, pecans, soybeans, sweet potatoes, watermelons |
| Natural Resources: bentonite, petroleum, natural gas, sand, gravel, clay, fish, shrimp, lumber |
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