Mississippi

Mississippi
map obtained from: http://www.nationalatlas.gov/printable/reference.html#Michigan

The name "Mississippi" comes from an Indian word meaning "great waters" or "father of waters". In 1817, Mississippi was admited as the 20th state to the Union. Mississippi is a state that is going through great changes. Part of the Deep South, it was once a land of farmers and quiet towns. It is becoming a state of factory workers and busy cities. But tradition plays an important part in Mississippi life. The state retains many reminders of the Old South. Stately mansions bring back memories of Mississippi plantation life before the Civil War. The large, sunny beaches and fine hotels of the Mississippi Gulf Coast are popular vacation destinations. information obtained from: http://usa.usembassy.de/mississippi.htm

The committee to design a State Flag was appointed by legislative action February 7, 1894, and provided that the flag reported by the committee should become the official flag.
=== flag and information obtained from: http://www.50states.com/flag/msflag.htm State Facts

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 * **Capital City:** || Jackson ||
 * **Nickname:** || Magnolia State ||^  ||
 * **Motto:** || Virtute et Armis (By valor and arms) ||^  ||
 * **Statehood:** || December 10, 1817 (20th) ||^  ||
 * **Land Area:** || 46,914 sq. mi.; 31st largest ||^  ||
 * **State Bird:** || Mockingbird ||^  ||
 * **State Flower:** || Magnolia (magnolia grandiflora) ||^  ||
 * **State Tree:** || Magnolia ( magnolia grandiflora) ||^  ||
 * **State Song:** || Go Mis-sis-sip-pi ||^  ||

information obtained from: http://bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/state/mississippi.html

Population and Cities
Population: 2,938,618largest city: Jackson 2nd largest city: Gulfport people per square mile: 61

information obtained by: http://www.census.gov/schools/facts/mississippi.html

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