Mississippi example sentences

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- a major river in North America that rises in Minnesota near the Canadian border and flows south to a delta on the Gulf of Mexico. With its chief tributary, the Missouri River, it is 3,710 miles (5,970 km) long. In the second half of the 17th century it provided a route south through the center of the continent for French explorers from Canada. From the 1830s, it was noted for the sternwheeler steamboats that plied between New Orleans and St. Louis and other northern cities.

- a state of the southern US, on the Gulf of Mexico, bounded to the west by the lower Mississippi River; population 2,938,618 (est. 2008); capital, Jackson. A French colony in the first half of the 18th century, it was ceded to Britain in 1763 and to the US in 1783, becoming the 20th state in 1817.

"Mississippi" Example Sentences

1. "Mississippi" is a state located in the Southern United States.
2. The "Mississippi" River is the fourth longest river in the world.
3. The "Mississippi" Delta is a region of rich soil in northwest Mississippi.
4. The University of "Mississippi" is a public research university located in Oxford, Mississippi.
5. The "Mississippi" Blues Trail is a collection of markers and monuments dedicated to blues musicians.
6. The "Mississippi" Gulf Coast is a popular destination for tourists.
7. "Mississippi" is home to many species of wildlife, including black bears, white-tailed deer, and wild turkeys.
8. The "Mississippi" State Capitol is located in Jackson, Mississippi.
9. The "Mississippi" Department of Education is responsible for the public education in the state.
10. The "Mississippi" River has been an important transportation route since the early 1800s.
11. The "Mississippi" Delta is a major source of cotton, corn, and soybeans.
12. The "Mississippi" Delta is known for its unique culture and cuisine.
13. The "Mississippi" State Fair is held annually in Jackson, Mississippi.
14. The "Mississippi" River has been a source of inspiration for many writers and musicians.
15. The "Mississippi" Civil Rights Museum is located in Jackson, Mississippi.
16. The "Mississippi" State University Bulldogs are the athletic teams of Mississippi State University.
17. The "Mississippi" Delta is a region of the United States known for its unique music and culture.
18. The "Mississippi" River is the second longest river in the United States.
19. The "Mississippi" River Valley is a major agricultural region in the United States.
20. The "Mississippi" River is a major source of fresh water for the United States.
21. The "Mississippi" Gulf Coast is home to many species of birds, fish, and other wildlife.
22. The "Mississippi" Delta is a region of low-lying land along the Mississippi River.
23. The "Mississippi" Blues Festival is held annually in Tunica, Mississippi.
24. The "Mississippi" Department of Transportation is responsible for the state's roads and highways.
25. The "Mississippi" River is the longest river in North America.
26. The "Mississippi" River Valley is a major source of agricultural products.
27. The "Mississippi" Delta is known for its unique culture and cuisine.
28. The "Mississippi" Gulf Coast is a popular tourist destination.
29. The "Mississippi" Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks is responsible for the management of the state's wildlife resources.
30. The "Mississippi" River is a major transportation route for goods and services.
31. The "Mississippi" Delta is a region of the United States known for its unique music and culture.
32. The "Mississippi" State Fair is held annually in Jackson, Mississippi.
33. The "Mississippi" River is the fourth longest river in the world.
34. The "Mississippi" Delta is a region of rich soil in northwest Mississippi.
35. The "Mississippi" River is the second longest river in the United States.
36. The "Mississippi" River is a major source of fresh water for the United States.
37. The "Mississippi" Blues Trail is a collection of markers and monuments dedicated to blues musicians.
38. The "Mississippi" Gulf Coast is home to many species of birds, fish, and other wildlife.
39. The "Mississippi" State Capitol is located in Jackson, Mississippi.
40. The "Mississippi" Department of Education is responsible for the public education in the state.