Vital statistics
State capitals: Montgomery (Alabama); Baton Rouge (Louisiana); Jackson (Mississippi)
Population: 4.8 million (Alabama); 4.7 million (Louisiana); 2.9 million (Mississippi)
Languages: English; French Creole
Time: GMT-5 (GMT-6 Nov–Mar)
International dialling code: +1
Visas: Not required for UK nationals, but you will need a valid Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA), which costs $14 (£11.50) and lasts for two years.
Money: US dollars ($), currently around $1.22 to the UK£.
