Mississippi River
Mississippi River
The Mississippi River (pronunciation: /ˌmɪsɪˈsɪpi/) is one of the world's major river systems in size, habitat diversity and biological productivity. It is the second longest river in North America, flowing approximately 2,320 miles (3,730 km) from its source in Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico.
Etymology
The name "Mississippi" comes from the Ojibwe word Misi-ziibi, meaning "Great River". The river was known to early explorers as the "Father of Waters."
Related Terms
- River: A large natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another river.
- Minnesota: A state in the upper Midwest and northern regions of the United States.
- Gulf of Mexico: A large ocean basin near the southeastern United States. It is a part of the Atlantic Ocean and is bounded by Mexico to the west, south, and east, the U.S. states of Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida, and Cuba to the east.
- Ojibwe: An indigenous people of North America, with members in both Canada and the United States.
- Father of Waters: A nickname for the Mississippi River, often used in a historical context.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Mississippi River
- Wikipedia's article - Mississippi River
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