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The Magnolia state encompasses 31.9 million acres, just over 48,000 square miles. Located in the southern region of the United States, part of its borders are formed by the Gulf of Mexico. The western border is the Mississippi River. Neighboring states include Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee, and Alabama.

Mississippi’s name derives from a Native American word meaning “great waters” or “father of waters,” referencing the great Mississippi River. Mississippi became the 20th state of the union in 1817.

It’s nicknamed the Magnolia State in honor of the magnolia trees that grow across the state. The state flower is the Magnolia which is the bloom of the Magnolia trees, and the state bird is the Mockingbird.

The state is made up of 82 counties. Jackson is the capital and the largest city. Gulfport, on the coast, is the second largest.

Regions of Mississippi

The state has several popular land regions, including the Mississippi Black Belt, Mississippi Delta, Mississippi Pine Belt, and Mississippi Gulf Coast.

Agriculture in Mississippi

Agriculture continues to be Mississippi’s top industry for revenue generated in the Magnolia State. Agriculture is in the state is an 8.83 billion-dollar industry. There are approximately 34,700 farms in the state, covering 10.4 million acres of Mississippi. The average size farm comprises 300 acres. Agriculture makes a significant contribution to all 82 counties.

Mississippi’s most valuable crops are cotton and soybean. The state also grows substantial quantities of corn for grain, rice, and sweet potatoes. Most of the cropland is found in the Mississippi Delta area of the state.

Historically known for its cotton harvest, the products that now account for the state’s main agricultural output are broiler chickens, soybeans, and corn. Fun fact, Mississippi is a top 5 producer of broiler chickens along with Georgia, Arkansas, Alabama, and North Carolina. Poultry is Mississippi’s largest agricultural commodity, leading as the most valuable livestock product, including eggs-layers, with sales valued at $3.1 billion.

Mississippi leads the country in catfish production. Catfish is an important commodity for the state. Mississippi’s aquaculture has risen back to the top, ranking first in the U.S. with $230.7 million in sales. Known for farm-raised catfish, Mississippi boasts 205 catfish farms with sales valued at $219.7 million (USDA, June 2021).

Wildlife

Mississippi wildlife is abundant within the state on both land and water. The dense vegetation, ample rainfall, and forage make it a wildlife mecca for land animals and fisheries alike.

Its primary wildlife includes whitetail deer, turkey, dove, ducks, and hog.

The combination of both freshwater and saltwater creates a diverse ecosystem for many fish species, including largemouth bass, crappie, catfish, perch, and bluegill. The primary saltwater species include redfish, speckled trout, blacktip shark, and cobia. With over 100 public lakes, 123,000 stream miles, and 255,000 freshwater acres, and, Gulf Coast access makes for diverse fishing opportunities across the state.

Main Rivers & Largest Lakes

Mississippi River, Pearl River, Pascagoula River, Tombigbee River, and their main tributaries: the Tallahatchie River, Yazoo River, Big Black River, Leaf River, and the Chickasawhay River.

The largest lake is Sardis Lake, and other significant lakes include Ross Barnett Reservoir, Arkabutla Lake, and Grenada Lake.

National and State Parks

Mississippi has 24 state parks and nine national parks.

National Parks

Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site
Gulf Island National Seashore
Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument
Natchez National Historical Park
Natchez Trace Parkway
Natchez Trace National Trail
Shiloh Military Park
Tupelo National Battlefield
Vicksburg National Military Park

Major Lakes

Lake Sardis, the largest lake in Mississippi, is located in North Mississippi on the Little Tallahatchie River 50 miles south of Memphis, Tennessee. The surface area of this lake is approximately 98,520 acres (154 square miles).

Other large lakes include Grenada Lake and Ross Barnett Reservoir, which exceed 30,000 surface area acres.

State Summary
Nickname	Magnolia State
Neighboring States	Alabama, Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee
Regions	Mississippi Black Belt, Mississippi Delta, Mississippi Pine Belt, Mississippi Gulf Coast
State Flower	Magnolia
State Bird	Mockingbird
Big Game	Whitetail deer, alligator, wild hogs, coyotes, fox, bobcats
Small Game	Turkey, ducks, dove, rabbits, squirrels, quail
Freshwater Fish	Largemouth bass, Crappie, Catfish, White bass, Perch, Bluegill
Saltwater Fish	Redfish, speckled trout, blacktip shark, cobia, red snapper
Hunting Information	https://www.mdwfp.com/
Total acreage	30.9 million
Total public land acreage	600,000 acres
Average annual rainfall	55.9 inches
Farmland by acreage	10.4 million acres
Woodlands by acreage	19.2 million acres
Coastline	44 miles
Conservation program	Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks
Primary Crops	Cotton, Soybeans
Main Rivers	Mississippi River, Mississippi River, Pearl River, Pascagoula River and the Tombigbee River
Largest Lake	Lake Sardis
Other Lakes	Grenada Lake and Ross Barnett Reservoir
Major Rivers	Mississippi River, Pearl River, Pascagoula River, Tombigbee River
Other Tributaries	Tallahatchie River, Yazoo River, Big Black River, Leaf River, and the Chickasawhay River

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