Mississippi: state flag, capital and facts
Mississippi is a US state in the South region. Its capital is Jackson, and its postal abbreviation is MS. Known as the Magnolia State, it joined the Union on December 10, 1817 as the 20th state. Jackson is also its largest city.
The Mississippi state flag shows a white magnolia in a ring of stars on a blue band, flanked by red stripes edged in gold.
Mississippi at a glance
- Capital
- Jackson
- Largest city
- Jackson
- Nickname
- The Magnolia State
- Statehood
- December 10, 1817 (20th state)
- Region
- South
- Postal abbreviation
- MS
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Frequently asked questions
The capital of Mississippi is Jackson.
Mississippi is in the South region of the United States.
The postal abbreviation for Mississippi is MS.
Mississippi is known as the Magnolia State.
Mississippi became the 20th state on December 10, 1817.
Mississippi shares a land border with Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana and Tennessee.
The flag of Mississippi shows a white magnolia in a ring of stars on a blue band, flanked by red stripes edged in gold.