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Mississippi on the US map
Mississippi sits in the South region of the United States — specifically the deep south subregion as defined by the US Census Bureau. With an area ranking of #32 of 50, Mississippi is mid-sized for the United States. The map above highlights Mississippi in gold and color-codes the 49 other states by region.
Whether you're a student studying US geography, a traveler planning a road trip, a teacher building a lesson plan, or simply curious, the goal of this page is to give you a complete picture of where Mississippi is and what surrounds it. Click any other state on the map above to navigate to its dedicated page.
Capital and largest city
The capital of Mississippi is Jackson — which is also the largest city in the state. About 17 of the 50 US state capitals also hold the title of largest city; Mississippi is one of them.
The historical reason for these mismatches dates to the late 18th and 19th centuries. When state founders chose capitals, they often deliberately picked smaller, more centrally located towns to avoid concentrating political and commercial power in the same place. They worried that a capital in a major port or commercial city would be too vulnerable to mob influence (a real concern at the time) and would skew political decisions toward commercial interests.
Borders and neighbors
Mississippi shares land borders with 4 other US states: Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee, Alabama. Each link goes to that state's dedicated page where you can see its own map, history, and facts.
Geographic features at a glance
- Total area rank: #32 of 50
- Population: 1 to 5 million
- Coastline: gulf
- Mountain ranges: no major mountain ranges
- Time zone: Central
- Region: South — deep south subregion
- Mississippi River: bordered or crossed by
Major highways and transportation
Mississippi is connected to the rest of the country by the federal Interstate Highway System (planned by President Eisenhower in the 1950s). Major airports serve Jackson, with regional connections to the rest of the state. Amtrak rail service connects parts of Mississippi to the national passenger rail network, though geographic isolation and population density vary.
Mississippi notable firsts
- Mississippi has a unique place among the 50 states — discoverable across its geography, history, and culture
🌟 Mississippi trivia
- 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.
Mississippi vs similar states
How does Mississippi compare with 3 other states in the same region and size category?
| State | Capital | Pop | Area rank | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | Jackson | 1 to 5 million | #32 | 1817 |
| Alabama | Montgomery | 1 to 5 million | #30 | 1819 |
| Arkansas | Little Rock | 1 to 5 million | #29 | 1836 |
| Florida | Tallahassee | over 10 million | #22 | 1845 |
Bordering states (4)
Mississippi shares borders with 4 other US states, listed alphabetically below. Each link goes to the dedicated state page.
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