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The Missouri is, perhaps, different in appearance and character from all other rivers in the world; there is a terror in its manner which is sensibly felt, the moment we enter its muddy waters from the Mississippi - George Catlin
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History & Geography of Mississippi
Mississippi is a southern U.S. state with the Mississippi River to its west, Alabama to its east and the Gulf of Mexico to the south. Its Mississippi Delta region is considered the birthplace of blues music, honored at the Delta Blues Museum in Clarksdale. Also in the region is the
Mississippi's generally hilly landscape reaches its highest point (806 ft/246 m) in the northeastern corner of the state along the Tennessee River. The most distinctive region in the state's varied topography is the Mississippi Delta, a flat alluvial plain between the Mississippi and the Yazoo rivers in the western part of the state. A wide belt of longleaf yellow pine (the piney woods) covers most of southern Mississippi to within a few miles of the coastal-plain grasslands.
Natural Resources of Mississippi
Mississippi has a rich supply of natural resources for agriculture?a mild climate, adequate rainfall, and fertile soil. Another source of natural wealth is timber, which is produced in every area of the state. Pine, oak, and gum are the predominant trees grown.
Economy of Mississippi
Mississippi's most valuable crops are cotton and soybeans. Production of cotton generates about 13% of the state's total agricultural receipts. Mississippi is a leading (#3) cotton-producing state. Also grown are substantial quantities of corn for grain, rice, and sweet potatoes.
Delicacies of Mississippi
Mississippi is known for a number of foods and dishes, including pralines, mud pie, sweet potato pie, pecan pie and shrimp. Its culinary offerings are very similar to those of its neighboring state, Louisiana, according to Food Timeline.
Climate of Mississippi
Mississippi has a warm, generally humid climate with long, hot summers and short, mild winters. In summer there is an average temperature throughout the state. Northern Mississippi has an average winter temperature of about 48 ° F (9 ° C).
Counties in Mississippi
The U.S. state of Mississippi has a number of 82 counties in the state.
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Transportation of Mississippi
Mississippi has two international airports, one in Jackson (Jackson-Evers International Airport) and one in Gulfport (Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport). Mississippi is served by nine interstate highways.
Hotel and Places in Mississippi
The US state of Mississippi has some amazing and Breathtaking Top Tourist sites. That are a must visit include Vicksburg National Military Park, Elvis Presley Birthplace & Museum, Beauvoir, Old Mississippi State Capitol, Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, USS Cairo, Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum, Delta Blues Museum, Jackson Zoo.
To have a relaxed vacation on your trip to Mississippi with the best services, serene environment and luxurious and comfortable furnishing. Here is a list of the top five star hotels in Mississippi that will make your stay memorable.
- Monmouth Historic Inn
- South Beach Biloxi Hotel
- Old Capitol Inn
