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Mississippi Facts
- Capital: Jackson
- Population: 2,844,658
- Entered the Union: December 10, 1817
- As the: 20th state
- Motto: Virtute et armis (By valor and arms)
- State abbreviation/Postal code: Miss./MS
- Governor: Haley Barbour, R (to Jan. 2008)
- Lieut. Governor: Amy Tuck, R (to Jan. 2008)
- Senators: Thad Cochran, R (to Jan. 2009); Trent Lott, R (to Jan. 2013)
- U.S. Representatives: 4
- Secy. of State: Eric Clark, D (to Jan. 2008)
- Treasurer: Tate Reeves R (to Jan. 2008)
- Atty. General: Jim Hood, D (to Jan. 2008)
- Organized as territory: April 7, 1798
- Entered Union (rank): Dec. 10, 1817 (20)
- Present constitution adopted: 1890
- Nickname: Magnolia State
- Flower: Flower or bloom of the magnolia or evergreen magnolia
- Bird: Mockingbird
- Song: Go, Mississippi
- Sports Teams: None
- Major Industries: Agriculture, Fisheries, Manufacturing
- Historical Sites: Pre-Civil War mansions, Vicksburg National Military Park, Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield, Tupelo National Battlefield, and part of Natchez Trace National Parkway.
- Points of Interest: Bienville, Delta, Desoto, Holly Springs, Homochitto, and Tombigbee Nation Forests; Gulf Coast
- Bordering States: Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Tennessee
Mississippi Encyclodedias and Almanacs
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- Governor: Division of Medicaid
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