State of Mississippi, United States

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Overview of Mississippi

Name:
Mississippi
Official Name:
State of Mississippi
Abbreviation:
MS
Place Type:
State
Located In:
United States
Description (GNIS):
The geographic center, or that point on which a surface of uniform thickness would balance, for the state is located in Leake County, 9 mi WNW of Carthage.
Capital:
Jackson (Hinds County)
Coordinates:
Latitude:32.750411432° 45' 01.5"N

Longitude:-89.750357089° 45' 01.3"W
Population:
2,901,371
Elevation:
109 m
Surrounding States:
- Tennessee NE
- Alabama E
- Florida SE
- Louisiana SW
- Arkansas NW
Histopolis Place ID:
947316556
Updated May 7, 2020