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Mississippi fun facts
- The state is home to the birthplace of Elvis Presley (Tupelo) and the blues (Delta region).
- It's one of the only states with a name containing four "i"s, four "s"s, and two "p"s — a spelling-bee favorite.
- Mississippi has the most miles of navigable inland waterways of any state.
- Root beer was invented in Biloxi by pharmacist Edward Adolf Barq Sr. in 1898.
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Quick stats
- Population: 1 to 5 million
- Area rank: #32 of 50
- Admitted: 1817
- Capital: Jackson
- Largest city: Jackson
- Time zone: Central