Mississippi is a state in the southern United States, located on the east bank of the Mississippi River, bordering the Gulf of Mexico in the south, Tennessee in the north, Alabama in the east, Louisiana and Arkansas in the west. Covering an area of 123,584 square kilometers, it ranks 32nd among the 5 states, and its capital is Jackson. Basic introduction Chinese name: Mississippi foreign name: mississippi administrative district category: federal state (first-class administrative district) area: southern United States: Greenville, Fort Hattis, Jackson zip code: MS area: 123,584 square kilometers Population: 3,116, 178 people (211) Climatic conditions: temperate continental monsoon climate Famous scenic spots: Vicksburg National Military Park, Belohy Lighthouse Airport: Jackson Eworth International Airport Capital: Jackson GDP ：978 billion US dollars (211)? Per capita GDP: USD 32,838 (211)? Historical evolution, administrative divisions, geographical environment, topography, climate, population and nationality, political system, elections, principal officials, state flags, economic overview, agriculture, industry, foreign trade, social undertakings, culture, education, scientific research, transportation, customs and people's feelings, tourism, festivals, famous people, historical evolution Mississippi was originally an Indian settlement, mainly distributed in the Yazu River. In 154, the Spanish explorer de Soto reached the Mississippi River. In 1682, the Frenchman La Salle claimed that the Mississippi Valley belonged to France. It was occupied by Britain in 1763. In 1798, the Mississippi region was established and assigned to the United States. Joined the Union in 1817 and became the 2th state of the United States. In 1861, he withdrew from the Union during the Civil War. Rejoined the Union in 187. Jackson, the state emblem of Mississippi, is the largest city in the state. Other important cities include Biloxi, Meridian, Hattie *** urg, Greenville, Gulfport and Vicksburg. The location, geographical environment and topography of Mississippi are low-lying in the whole state, and the highest point is Mount Woodall in the northeast hilly area, with an altitude of only 246 meters. The northwest is a crescent fertile zone formed by the alluvial of the Yazu River and the Mississippi River, which is called the "Delta". There are mountains and forests between the Central Prairie and the Black Prairie. To the west of the Black Grassland is the Pontotok Mountain, which is 12 ~ 18 meters above sea level, extending southward from the Tennessee border, and its fertile sandy soil is suitable for planting fruit trees. The Pontotok Mountains and the western edge of the Black Grassland are low-lying flatwoods areas, which are covered with heavy clay with poor water permeability and underdeveloped economy. The hills in the north-central part extend eastward from Honshu to Alabama. Before the scientific farming method was widely used, soil erosion was quite serious. Mississippi has a subtropical climate. The growing period of crops is long, and the coastal areas are almost as long as the whole year. There is abundant rainfall. It is hot in summer, sometimes exceeding 35℃. It seldom rains in autumn and the climate is pleasant. The average temperature in January is 6 ~ 1℃, with little snow, and the average annual rainfall exceeds 127 mm. There are hurricanes in coastal areas from June to October. The population of Mississippi is about 2.94 million, of which 6.6% are white, 37.2% are black, 2.2% are Hispanic and Latino, .8% are Asian, and .5% are Indian and Alaska Native. Jackson, the capital, is the largest city in the state. The population center of Mississippi is located in Lena Town, Lick County. The governor, deputy governor and secretary of state are all elected for a term of four years, and the governor can be re-elected once. Most chief executive officers are also elected. The state legislature consists of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The term of office of members of both houses is four years, and they can be re-elected. There are 52 senators and 122 representatives in Michigan. The deputy governor is the speaker of the Senate. Principal Officials Governor: Phil Bryant, a Republican, was elected governor of Michigan in November 211 and took office on January 1, 212. Lieutenant Governor: Tate Reeves, a Republican, was elected as the deputy governor in 211. Secretary of State: Delbert Hosemann was elected Secretary of State in November 27. State flag The Mississippi flag was adopted in 1894, and it is the only American state flag that contains the flag of the United States. Mississippi Flag On January 9, 1861, shortly before the start of the American Civil War, when Mississippi split from the Union, a Bonnie Blue Flag (with a white star in the center) was raised in Jackson's old Mississippi Capitol as a symbol of independence. On January 26, Mississippi officially adopted the NSW flag, with Bonnie blue flag in the upper left corner and Mulan in the middle, which was called Mulan flag and was used until 1894. 1861 State Flag-Mulan Banner In 2, the Mississippi High Court ruled that the 196 law had abolished the 1894 state flag, so the state flag could only be judged by habit and daily use. Ronnie Musgrove, the governor, organized an independent committee to draw up a plan for the new state flag, and on April 17th, 21, a referendum was held for the citizens of the whole state to change the state flag. In the new scheme, the flag of the confederacy in the upper left corner is replaced with 2 stars on the blue background, 13 stars in the outer circle represent the colonies of thirteen states, 6 stars in the inner circle represent six countries that once had sovereignty over Mississippi (different Indians regard it as a country, France, Spain, Britain, the United States and the United States), and the big star in the middle represents Mississippi. Twenty stars also indicate that Mississippi is the 2th member of the United States. However, this new flag was defeated by 35: 65 in the referendum, and the original flag can continue to be used. The economic overview of Mississippi Banner conceived in 21. The agricultural state of Mizhou has fertile and vast land, high forest coverage rate (above 5%), mild and pleasant climate, and can be cultivated in all seasons. It is traditionally an agricultural state and was once the main cotton producing area in the United States (it became the fifth richest state in the United States because of its abundant cotton before the American Civil War). The main crops now include soybeans, cotton, rice and so on. Mizhou has a vast coastline, criss-crossing rivers, abundant aquatic resources, and developed fisheries, shrimp catching and poultry raising. Oil, natural gas, lignite, limestone, hardwood and cork forests are rich in natural resources. Industrial industries mainly include wood processing, furniture manufacturing, food processing, shipbuilding, tourism, handicraft manufacturing and metallurgy, etc. The oil refinery located in the Gulf Coast is one of the largest in the world. Michigan has the largest high-voltage laboratory in the United States, and one of the only three forest product application laboratories in the United States is located in Michigan. Mizhou has expanded its economy in many ways, vigorously developed high-tech industries such as electronics, telecommunications and aerospace technology research, and established three foreign trade zones. The preferential policies in the zones include tariff reduction and exemption, exhibition of goods, low management fees and good logistics and warehousing services. Foreign Trade According to the statistics of the US Department of Commerce, in 212, the total foreign trade of Mizhou was about 32.5 billion US dollars, of which exports were about 11.8 billion US dollars, up 7.8% year-on-year, accounting for .8% of the total exports of the United States. The products with the largest export volume are: crude oil and coal products (4 billion), chemical products (1.7 billion), computer and electronic products (1 billion), transportation equipment (1 billion), paper products (76 million) and so on. In 212, the total import volume was about US$ 2.7 billion, up 1% year-on-year, accounting for .9% of the total import volume in the United States. The main imported products include: oil and gas products (11.4 billion), transportation equipment (1.4 billion), mechanical equipment (1.2 billion), electrical equipment and accessories (1.2 billion), computers and electronic products (1.1 billion). Social undertakings and culture Mississippi is famous for its country music and blues music, but the state is also famous for its performance in classical music. There are five symphony orchestras in the state, the oldest of which is located in Kesen; The Mississippi Opera Troupe is also located in Hudson. Many universities and colleges in this state often hold performances of classical music. Museums in Hudson are: State History Museum, Mississippi Art Museum, Mississippi Natural Science Museum, and Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum. Other museums in the state include the Lauren Ross Art Museum in Laurel, the Mary Buyi Art Museum in Oxford, the Delta Blues Museum in Clarksdale, Clarkes, and the The Old Courthouse Museum in Vicksburg. Education Mississippi has 8 public universities, 13 private colleges and 15 community schools, with 12, graduates every year, among which three universities, Mississippi State University, Mississippi University and Southern Mississippi University, are comprehensive universities. University of Mississippi State University: Southern Mississippi University, Mississippi State University, Mississippi University, Delta State University, Mississippi Women's University, Alcon State University, Jackson State University, Mississippi Valley State University, private universities: Blue Mountain College, William Carey College, Mississippi College, Behan University, Taolu College. Scientific research The scientific research institutions in this state have strong scientific research strength in the fields of agriculture, medicine, petrochemicals and papermaking. The state has the largest forest product application laboratory and poultry farm in the United States. The Stannis Space Center, located in the southern part of the state, is one of the nine space centers in the United States, which mainly tests the propulsion system of aerospace large engines. Transportation Mississippi's highway network ranks among the top four in the United States and is the best highway system in the southern United States. There are 2 highways running through the state, with a total length of more than 4,648 kilometers. Interstate 55 runs from south to north, connecting major markets such as Chicago, Memphis, New Orleans and St. Louis. Interstates 1 and 2 run from east to west, connecting Atlanta, Birmingham, Dallas and Los Angeles. Interstate 69 connects Houston and Indianapolis. There are 75 airports in Mississippi, and Jackson Eworth International Airport is the busiest airport in the state. The other three major commercial airports include Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, Memphis International Airport and New Orleans International Airport. Mississippi has 16 ports, three of which are located in the Gulf of Mexico, which provides convenient transportation conditions for the development of international trade. In addition, three of the six A-class railways pass through Fort Hattis. There are 26 state parks in Mississippi, where you can engage in all kinds of outdoor activities. National forest parks such as Desoto, Beanville, Delta, Sacred Springs, and Muchito all have camping and hiking facilities. Places worth visiting in this state include: the farmland on the Froude River near Lvmu City, Fort Massachusetts on the ship island, Old Spanish Fort in Pascal Gula, Belohy Lighthouse, Blues Information Center in the University of Mississippi in Oxford, Shilin Forest near Flora, Vicksburg National Military Park in Vicksburg, and Waterway Traffic Experimental Center also in Vicksburg. The American International Ballet Competition established by Jackson in Mississippi Festival is held every four years. This ballet competition attracts the most talented young dancers from all over the world. Magnolia Independent Film Festival is held once a year. Famous character singer/ Actor: "Elvis Presley" and "Britney Spears" britney spears Writer: William Faulkner Puppet Performer: Jim Han Sen Actor: James Earl Jones Writer: Eudora W. Elty) playwright: Tennessee Williams TV talk show host: Oprah Winfrey Author: Richard Wright World-class pop queen: "Britney Spears" (britney spears).