对于美国人而言,起自明尼苏达州、汇入墨西哥湾的密西西比河可以称得上是一条生命河,它滋润着美国大陆41%的土地,水流量远大于其他河流。同时,密西西比河还是美国国家文化和娱乐休闲的宝库,每年仅旅游、捕鱼和休闲娱乐三项产业的产值就能达到214亿美元。密西西比河主要是一个巨 For Americans, the Mississippi River, which originated in Minnesota and flows into the Gulf of Mexico, can be described as a river of life that nourishes 41% of the land in the continental United States and carries far more water than other rivers. At the same time, the Mississippi River is also a treasure trove of U.S. national culture and recreation. Each year, only three industries, namely tourism, fishing and recreational activities, can generate 21.4 billion U.S. dollars worth of output. The Mississippi is a giant one