almanacs

Compilation of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the U.S.

www.census.gov | Also: U.S. Census Bureau

CIA: World Factbook

Country-specific information compiled by the Central Intelligence Agency.

www.cia.gov

Country Profiles

Current geographic, social, economic, and political summaries by country.

www.memory.loc.gov | Also: Country Studies Archive

Fact Monster

Almanac and reference site for children.

www.factmonster.com

Fed Stats

Easy access to official statistical information from numerous agencies.

www.fedstats.gov

Infoplease Almanac

Comprehensive collection of statistics on arts, business, sports, and more.

www.infoplease.com

Directory of international statistical agencies, courtesy U.S. Department of Labor.

www.bls.gov

Nation Master

Contains country statistics, maps, flags, and graphs.

www.nationmaster.com - Almanac

Old Farmer's Almanac

Since 1792. Tide tables, sunrise times, weather forecasts, etc.