Mississippi Quick Facts
Statehood: |
December 10, 1817 (20th) |
State Capital: |
Jackson |
Land Area: |
46,914 sq. mi.; 31st largest |
Nickname: |
Magnolia State |
Motto: |
Virtute et Armis (By valor and arms) |
State Flower: |
Magnolia |
State Tree: |
Magnolia |
State Bird: |
Mockingbird |
State Song: |
Go Mis-sis-sip-pi |
Largest Cities: |
Jackson, Biloxi, Greenville, Hattiesburg, Gulfport |
Border States: |
Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Tennessee |
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