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Jackson is the capital of the state of Mississippi. It is sometimes called "The City with Soul," and has about 176,000 people.
    
Jackson played a large part in the civil rights movement in the 1960s. The so-called "Freedom Riders" rode to Jackson and didn't get any further. They were black citizens riding the buses to protest segregation.

The climate of Jackson is very hot and humid, with relatively warm winters. Jackson can often have severe thunderstorms.
The city is located on top of a volcano, the only major US city to do so.  

Travel is easy into Jackson using the Jackson-Evers International airport, one of several major highways, bus service or train service.

Attractions you should visit if you come to Jackson include the Jackson Zoo, the Jackson State University Botanical Garden, a ballet company, the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum, an opera and a planetarium.

Jackson is well known for its gospel, blues and R&B music. Kid Rock sang about it in 2003. The USA International Ballet Competition takes place in Jackson every four years. It is clear that there is no lack of culture in the city of Jackson, Mississippi. 
You can find more information about Jackson by looking at a business directory online, or by looking at a Mississippi yellow pages.