United States
The Washington Monument, as seen from the Lincoln Memorial at night.
It seems like there's always something big going on in the United States. From business to politics to culture, it can be hard to get a grip on it all. Infoplease is here to help.
The Fifty States
The map, history, capitol, flag, tree, geography, symbol of each state
U.S. Statistics
Stats on the U.S. economy, population, births and deaths, poverty, and more
U.S. Cities
Population info, weather, facts, history, and landmarks of major U.S. cities
Crime & Law Enforcement
Statistics on crime, arrests and prison population, and capital punishment in the U.S.
Education
Enrollment figures, stats on reading proficiency, SAT scores, and tuition info
Gender & Sexuality
Information about women's and gay rights, women in Congress, domestic violence, the wage gap, sexual abuse
Marriage & Household Statistics
U.S. households, marriage, divorce, adopted children, and more
Military Affairs
Weapons, casualties, summaries of U.S. and foreign wars, veteran and military personnel stats, and more
Postal Information
U.S. and international postage rates, facts about stamps, and ZIP codes
Race & Population
Population stats by race, plus data on immigration, diversity, and American Indians in the U.S.
Societies & Associations
Directory of U.S. societies and associations, from the AARP to the Zionist Organization of America
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