Mississippi

location

• South region
• This also includes these states:
• West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, North and South Carolina
• Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Alabama, Georgia 

Mississippi

Origin?

• Mississippi Coast: French, Vietnamese, Croatian
• Mix of Indian and French

Food produced

• Leading shrimp producing state
• Oysters, Red Snapper and freshwater fish
• Rice, wheat, peanuts, pumpkin, squash, butter-beans 
• Exports include: Fresh produce and fresh vegtables

FOod

• Southern states are known for their sweets
• Known for friend green tomatoes, collared greens, cornbread
• and Slugburgers ( Traditional dish that consists of a patty made from a mix
• of beef or pork and deep-fried in oil. Also known for sweet tea.
• Known for Mississippi Mud Cake/Pie.

Nutritional Food

• Cucumbers
• Tomatoes
• Squash
• And other fresh fruits and vegtables

Interesting facts

• Capitol River includes exciting nightlife, mansions, restaurants featuring 
• soul food.
• Home to the world's largest cactus farm and cottonwood tree plantation.
• Elvis Presley's birth state
• First lung transplant performed