Vicksburg, Mississippi

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/vicksburg-mississippi

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1. Where is Vicksburg, Mississippi?Warren County, Mississippi, situated on a prominent bluff overlooking the Mississippi River
2. How many people live in Vicksburg, Mississippi?21,573 (2020 census)
3. How big is Vicksburg, Mississippi?Approximately 31.7 square miles
4. What is the capital of Vicksburg, Mississippi?Vicksburg serves as the county seat of Warren County
5. What language do people speak in Vicksburg, Mississippi?English is the predominant language
6. When was Vicksburg, Mississippi built?Initial French settlement in 1719; incorporated as a city in 1825

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