The name comes from a Native American word meaning "great waters" or "father of waters," referring to the Mississippi River which forms the western border.
Nickname: Magnolia State.
Capital and largest city: Jackson.
Joining the US: December 10, 1817 (20th state).
Governor: Tate Reeves (Republican).
The state has a low-lying landscape with fertile soil, ideal for agriculture (historically cotton, now also soybeans, rice, and chicken).
It has a subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters.
Key features include the Mississippi Delta, the coast with beaches and cities such as Biloxi and Gulfport, and historical sites from the time of plantations and the Civil War (Mississippi seceded from the Union in 1861).
Mississippi is known for its rich musical heritage (blues, rock 'n' roll), hospitality, and cultural history, but also faces challenges such as a relatively low per capita income.
It is a predominantly rural state with a strong Republican political preference.
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