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Statistical Abstract of the United States from the U.S. Census Bureau, compiles statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the United States from 1889 through 2011, plus historical supplements from 1789.

The standard source for the quantitative facts of American history, provides statistical data from the U.S. Census in topical and historical contexts.

Search the NCJRS Virtual Library, containing record of more than 80,000 online resources and all known Office of Justice Programs' works.

Provides historical census data and demographic information through appealing maps and reports which make it easy to visually analyze and understand demography and social change throughout history.

Search 32 databases of the UN on employment, education, energy, environment, health, population, refugees, and more.

"USA.gov is your online guide to government information and services."

Created by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency, the World Factbook "provides information on the history, people, government, economy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 267 world entities."