MISSISSIPPI STUDIES FACTS

What body of water is the state of MS named after?

Mississippi River

On what date did MS officially become a state?

December 10, 1817

What number state did MS join the Union as?

20th

How many counties does MS have?

82

What is the capital of MS?

Jackson

What is MS's estimated population?

2.9 million people

What are the state nicknames of MS?

The Magnolia State / The Hospitality State

What is MS's latitude?

1.  30° and 35° North

What is MS’s longitude?

88° and 91° West 

What is the relative location of MS?

Southeastern U.S.

How many square miles does the state of MS cover?

47,923 square miles

What type of climate does MS have?

Humid subtropical climate

What are MS’s coldest and hottest recorded temperatures?

Coldest -19 (1966) & Hottest 115 (1930)

What are six natural disasters that can occur in MS?

Thunderstorms, Tornadoes, Hurricanes, Flash Floods, Droughts, Earthquakes

What is the Yazoo Basin more commonly known as?

Delta

What is the highest point in MS?

Woodall Mountain or 806 ft

What is the Pontotoc Ridge known for having some of the best soil for?

Orchards - Pecan and Fruit Trees

What is the economy of the Jackson Prairie largely based on?

Trade, commerce and small industry

What are two of the main economic activities of the Coastal Meadows region?

Fishing and Tourism

What hurricane impacted the Gulf Coast of MS on August 28, 2005?

Hurricane Katrina

What are Mississippi’s border states?

Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee, and Alabama, Gulf of Mexico, and Mississippi River.