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Biloxi

City and port in Harrison County, southeast Mississippi, USA, on the Gulf of Mexico coast; population (1990) 46,300. Its chief industries include tourism, boat building, fishing gear, and seafood canning.

Named after a local American Indian people, Biloxi was founded in 1719 by French settlers; it was incorporated as a city in 1896. The city suffered heavy damage from Hurricane Camille in 1969, but was quickly rebuilt. Keesler Air Force Base is nearby.



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Biloxi, Mississippi is known for its 24-hour gambling, concert entertainment shows and casino resort hotels Located on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Biloxi is next to coastal beaches and offers world-class golf courses, fishing, museums, local restaurants with fresh seafood and many travel destinations Biloxi, Mississippi is known for its 24-hour gambling, concert entertainment shows and casino resort hotels.
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