Mississippi, the 20th state to join the union in 1817, is located in the southeastern region of the United States. It is bordered by Tennessee to the north, Alabama to the east, Louisiana and the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Louisiana and Arkansas to the west. The state is a low-lying area, part of the Coastal Plain, with the exception of its northeastern corner. Its landscape features diverse soil areas, including hills, plains, prairies, river lowlands, and pine woods. Mississippi is well-suited for agriculture due to its rich soil and many rivers.
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