Mississippi
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Territory (land area) |
46,907 sq miles = 121,488 sq kms (Ranks 31st among states) |
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Population (July 2005 estimate): |
2,921,088 |
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Admitted: |
December 10, 1817, as the 20th
state of the US |
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Capital: |
Jackson |
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Largest city (incl.
metropolitan area): |
Jackson |
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Abbreviation: |
MS |
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Nickname: |
The Magnolia State |
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Region: |
The
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