Name = Mississippi
Abbr = MS
Cap. = Jackson
Pop. (2000) = 2,844,658
Pop. (2010) = 2,967,297
Nick. = Magnolia State
Motto = Virtute et armis (By valor and arms)
Flower = Magnolia
Bird = Mockingbird
Tree = Magnolia
Song = Go, Mississippi
Statehood = Dec. 10, 1817
Web = www.mississippi.gov
Land Area = 46,907 sq.mi.
Highest Point = Woodall Mtn (806ft.)
Lowest Point = Gulf of Mexico
(Sea Level)
Area Code(s) = 228 601 662
769 Base State Sales Tax = 7%
Governor
Phil Bryant
TV Stations = Directory
Radio Stations = Directory | 
