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Mississippi on the US map
Mississippi is located in the South region of the United States — specifically the deep south subregion. With an area ranking of #32 of 50, it is a moderately-sized state. The map above highlights Mississippi in gold and color-codes the other 49 states by region.
Key cities
The capital of Mississippi is Jackson. The largest city by population is Jackson — same as the capital, which is the case in about 17 of 50 US states.
Borders and neighbors
Mississippi shares land borders with 4 other US states: Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee, Alabama.
Geographic features at a glance
- Total area rank: #32 of 50
- Population: 1 to 5 million
- Coastline: gulf
- Mississippi River: bordered or crossed by
How to use this map
The map above is interactive — click any state to see its facts and history. Mississippi appears in gold to make it easy to find. The other states are colored by region: Northeast (blue), South (red), Midwest (orange), and West (green). This color coding follows the standard US Census Bureau region definitions and helps you build a mental map of US geography as you explore.
Bordering states
Mississippi shares borders with 4 other US states.
Practice US geography daily
Statedoku is a free 3×3 daily puzzle that quietly teaches US geography. Mississippi appears as the answer or as a constraint clue on most days that match its region, borders, or quirks.
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Where is Mississippi located?
Mississippi is in the South region of the United States. Its capital is Jackson and its largest city is Jackson. The state ranks #32 of 50 by total area.
What states border Mississippi?
Mississippi borders Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee, Alabama. That's 4 bordering states in total.
Is Mississippi on the coast?
Yes, Mississippi has coastline on the gulf.
What time zone is Mississippi in?
Mississippi observes Central Time.
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