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| State of Mississippi
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| Flag of Mississippi
| Seal of Mississippi
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| Capital | Jackson
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| Largest City | Jackson
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| Area | 48,434 sq mi (125,443 km²)
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| Population | 2,918,785 2007 est.
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| Admission to Union | December 10, 1817 (20th)
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| Governor | Hayley Barbour (R)
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| Lieuitentant Governor | Phil Bryant (R)
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| Nickname(s) | The Magnolia State, The Hospitality State
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| Motto | Virtute et armis (By Valor and Arms)
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| Website | www.mississippi.gov
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