MISSISSIPPI

Mississippi

Mississippi is a southern U.S. state bordered by the Mississippi River, Tennessee to the north, Alabama to the east, the Gulf of Mexico and Louisiana to the south, and Arkansas and Louisiana to the west. It is known for its music, literature, and its distinctive food, and is home to some of the world's most famous blues, jazz, and gospel singers. It is also home to the University of Mississippi and NASA's Stennis Space Center.