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For Tourist Information please contact:
Mississippi Division of Tourism
Department of Economic and Community Development
520 George Street
P. O. Box 849
Jackson, MS 39205-0849
Phone: (601) 359-3297
Fax: (501) 359-5757

For Conservation and Wildlife Information please contact:
Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks
 1505 Eastover Dr.
Jackson, MS 39211-6374
Phone: (601) 362-9212
Fax: (601) 364-2147

State Stats

Capital Jackson and also its largest city
Statehood December 10, 1817
First Settled 1716
Land Area 47,689 sq miles or 123,515 sq kilometers, Ranked 32 in the Nation an divided into 82 counties.
Population Approx. 2,586,443 and is ranked 31st in population.
Major industrial area Pascagoula
Highest Point Woodall Mountain in NE Ms. at 806 feet
Bird Mockingbird
Flower Magnolia
Tree  
Fish (unofficial)  
Agricultural Cotton, rice, soybeans, oats, corn and sweet potatoes.  Also pecans, fruits forest products and tung oil
Minerals Clay, iron ore, natural gas and petroleum

Motorcycle helmets are required on public roads and highways.

Mandatory seat belts are required for drivers and front-seat passengers.

Children under four must be restrained in a suitable car seat.

Travel and Tourism 866-See-MISS

 

 
     
 

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