Mississippi Quiz
Mississippi is in the South. Quick facts below — then test yourself with 5 questions.
| Capital | Jackson |
|---|---|
| Postal abbreviation | MS |
| Nickname | The Magnolia State |
| Census region | South |
| Bordering states | Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee, Alabama |
| Statehood | 1817 |
| Population (2020 Census) | 2,961,279 |
| Total area (sq mi) | 48,432 |
Sample questions
Q1What is the capital of Mississippi?
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Jackson
Jackson is Mississippi's state capital and largest city, located near the center of the state.
Q2Which state does NOT border Mississippi?
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South Carolina
Mississippi borders four states, with Louisiana and Arkansas across the river to the west, Tennessee to the north, and Alabama to the east.
Q3In which year did Mississippi become a state?
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1817
Mississippi became the 20th state in 1817, admitted as a slave state as the cotton economy expanded across the Deep South.