Mississippi

Welcome to Mississippi, the Magnolia State!



 Have you ever wondered about Mississippi? Well you're in luck! Today I will teach you things you probably didn't know about Mississippi! Now sit back and read!

** Fast Facts: **


 * Mississippi is called the Magnolia State
 * The state flower is known as the magnolia
 * The state bird is the Mocking bird
 * The state tree is the Southern Magnolia
 * The state insect is the honey bee
 * The state fish is the large mouth bass
 * The state mammal is the white tailed deer

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My state was first explored by Hernando De Voto. Also Great Britain had took over the area.

The Mississippi State climate has short Winters But hot, long humid Summers. The coldest temperature ever recorded in Mississippi was -19 degrees Fahrenheit. The highest was 115 degrees Fahrenheit.


 * Population **

In 1980 the population was about 2.5 million. Today it is about 3 million. Since 1980 it has increased about half a million.
 * Bodies of Water **

Mississippi Bodies of water include Bay Springs Lake and the Mississippi River.

Parks and Recreation This state includes Pancagoula River State Wildlife Management area, Paul B Johnson state park, Pearl River state wildlife management are and Percy Quin state park.

**Mississippi Natural Resources** Mississippi includes of some of the richest soils.It has a mild climate and adequate rainfall.

College includes the Mississippi Rebels, Mississippi State Bulldogs and southern Mississippi Golden Eagles.
 * Magnolia's sports **

**Mississippi transportation** media type="custom" key="9007764" align="right" Mainly people will travel either by car or railroad.

**Mississippi Industry**

Mississippi has some of the richest soils. **Magnolia State Education** This includes Community College, East Central Community College and Jones County Junior College.

Well thank you for reading this information about Mississippi! I hope you have learned new things and enjoyed reading it!

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