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Mississippi Country & Tourist Information

 
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    Population
    2.92 million (official estimate 2005).

    Population Density
    23.3 per sq km.

    Capital
    Jackson.

    Time
    Central (GMT - 6). Daylight Saving Time is observed.



    Nickname

    Magnolia State.



    Date of admission to the Union

    10 Dec 1817.

    Magnolia Blossom.

    Mockingbird.

    Contact Information:

    Mississippi Development Authority/Tourism Development Division
    Street address: 501 North West Street, Jackson,
    MS 39201, USA
    Postal address: PO Box 849, Jackson, MS 39205, USA
    Tel: (601) 359 3297 or (866) 733 6477.
    Website: www.visitmississippi.org or www.mississippi.org

    Mississippi Tourist Information in the UK
    Lofthouse Enterprises, Woodlands Park Street, Hitchin, Herts SG4 9AH, UK
    Tel: (01293) 560 848.
    Website: www.deep-south-usa.com


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