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The name "Mississippi" comes from an
Indian word meaning "great waters" or "father of
waters." Mississippi entered the Union as the 20th state in
1817. Considered part of the Deep South, Mississippi, with its
rich soil and many rivers, is an agricultural state.
The state flower is the fragrant magnolia blossom,
and the capital is Jackson.
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Spelling
the name of this state out loud is a catchy way to remember it,
and a way to make sure you spell it correctly.
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