Geography Rivers

Where does the Mississippi River run into the ocean?

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Correct answer

Close to New Orleans

Explanation

The Mississippi River is a river system made up by the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers that flow into each other. The River is 3,778 km long and runs through the US before flowing into the Mexican Gulf some 160 km from New Orleans. The word 'Mississippi' comes from Native American and means 'big river'.

Statistics

67% correct 68 correct · 33 incorrect

Question added 2008-11-17