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According to citypopulationreview, Mississippi is a southern state located in 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 Arkansas and Louisiana to the west. The capital of Mississippi is Jackson and its largest city is also Jackson. Other major cities in Mississippi include Gulfport, Biloxi, Southaven, Hattiesburg and Meridian. Mississippi is home to many well-known universities such as University of Mississippi (Ole Miss), Jackson State University and Mississippi State University. It is also home to some of America’s most iconic landmarks such as Vicksburg National Military Park (the site of a major Civil War battle) and Natchez Trace Parkway (a scenic byway that runs through three states). The landscape of Mississippi consists mostly of lowlands with some rolling hills in the northern part of the state. There are several protected areas throughout Mississippi including De Soto National Forest which features a variety of habitats ranging from hardwood forests to cypress swamps. Mississippi has a long history that can be traced back to colonial times when it was part of French Louisiana before becoming part of America’s Northwest Territory in 1787. It has since become one of America’s most important states thanks in part to its strong economy which comprises industries such as agriculture, forestry, manufacturing and tourism. The state is known for its delicious cuisine which includes dishes like fried catfish, gumbo and slow-cooked pork shoulder barbecue. Its musical heritage can be heard everywhere from juke joints to gospel churches while its vibrant culture includes everything from festivals celebrating blues music to historic sites commemorating African American history. According to allcitycodes, the state of Mississippi is divided into three area codes: 228, 601, and 662. Area code 228 is located in the southernmost part of the state and covers the coastal counties of Hancock, Harrison, Jackson, George, Stone, and Pearl River. This area code also includes the cities of Biloxi, Gulfport, Pascagoula, and Ocean Springs. The 601 area code is located in central Mississippi and covers the counties of Madison, Rankin, Hinds, Copiah, Simpson, Yazoo, Leake and Newton. This area code also includes the cities of Jackson, Hattiesburg and Meridian. Finally, there is the 662 area code which covers northern Mississippi including Alcorn County along with parts of Tippah County that are not included in 601. The 662 area code also includes Tupelo as well as parts of Lafayette County that are not included in 228. All these three area codes are associated with landline phones while cell phones use different numbers depending on their service provider.