Mississippi

The Magnolia State

Mississippi is a state with a low tax rate where new companies are setting up business at a steady rate therefore Mississippi is a good choice for living. When you are looking for time to spend with the family or away from work you can choose from popular recreational activities like swimming, boating, sailing, fishing and golf. Salt water fishing on the Gulf Coast, is a big lure for fisherman worldwide. Choose from many historical landmarks in the area to enjoy such as the home of the Vicksburg National Military Park, Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site, Tupelo National Battlefield and part of the Natchez Trace. Pre�Civil War mansions are the special pride of Natchez, Oxford, Columbus, Jackson and Vicksburg.

Agriculture is Mississippi's number one industry, employing approximately 30% of the state's workforce. Agriculture in Mississippi is a 4.8 billion dollar industry. There are approximately 42,000 farms in the state covering 11.7 million acres.

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Quick Facts

Population: approximately 2,921,088 as of 2005
Size: 46,907 sq mi
Per Capita Personal Income: $28,845 as of 2007
Capital: Jackson

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That the �Magnolia State� is named because of the abundance of magnolia flowers and trees in the state? The magnolia is the official state flower and the official state tree.

That the Blues is a music form that began in the cotton fields of the Mississippi Delta?

That Vardaman is the Sweet Potato Capital of the world?

That Dr. Emmette F. Izard of Hazelhurst developed the first fibers of rayon? They became known as the first real synthetics.

That Tupelo is the birthplace of the "King of Rock and Roll," Elvis Presley?

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