Where does the Mississippi River run into the ocean?

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GEOGRAPHY QUESTION #1249

Where does the Mississippi River run into the ocean?

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'.

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