Facts, Figures, Events
Countries/States/Flags | Holidays/Dates/Clocks
- Foreign Government Resources on the Web
Documents collected by the University of Michigan.- ePodunk
Provides in-depth information about more than 25,000 communities around the country; listings also includes information about parks, museums, historic sites, colleges, and demographics.- Infoplease.com
Quick facts and trends in society, entertainment, sports, people, science, business, the world, etc. Includes a daily almanac, birthdays, facts behind the news, and an extensive archive. From the publishers of Information Please Almanac.- 50 States.com: States and Capitals
State flag (with graphic and description); state flower, bird, motto, song, tree, nickname; highest and lowest points; miles of coastline; and more.- Presidents of the United States (Internet Public Library)
Election results, background information, highlights, and odd facts about each of the presidents.- AFRO-American Almanac
Includes biographies, events, folk tales, trivia games, etc. Useful selection of historical documents.- Background Notes (U.S. State Department)
Organized by geographic region, indicating all countries for which profiles exist. Includes basic statistics and facts on geography, people, economy, government; and more detailed narrative on political conditions, history, foreign relations, defense, relations with U.S., etc.- Country Studies (Library of Congress)
Browse by country name or search across all countries or any combination of countries. Covers history, geography, population, ethnicity, education, health, religion, economy, government, politics, military, and more.- Nation Master
Country statistics from a variety of sources; create your own maps and graphs.
- World Factbook
Statistics on: people, government, economy, transportation, communication, and defense for countries of the world. Also includes flags and maps.- World Flag Database
Organized alphabetically by placename. In addition to color images, provides local and formal country names, capitals, currency, population, religion, languages, etc.- Guide to American Flags
Current and historical U.S. flags; flags of the states, districts, territories, possessions.![[Top]](../../graphics/go_top.gif)
Holidays, Dates, & Clocks
- Old Farmer's Almanac
Weather forecasts and long-term predictions; lunar phases; rise and set data for sun, moon, planets; other assorted tips and recommendations.- This Day in History (The History Channel)
Includes video clips, birthdays, events, popular songs, etc. Searchable archive.- Time Zone Converter
Handy reference for long distance travel.- World Clock
Includes local times from all over the world. Sortable by time or by country.
Currency, Calculators, & Units of MeasureBasic Calculators (Math.com)
Simple calculators for basic mathematic calculations.Cost of Living Calculator
Includes calculators for food/beverages, housing, medical care, transportation.Currency Converters
Offers a variety of converter tools: for traveling, historical, multiple exchange rates, etc.EngNet (Engineering + Internet)
Metric Conversion Chart for a variety of units.How Far Is It?
Provides distance (as the crow flies) between two locations.How Many? A Dictionary of Units of Measurement
Created by Russ Rowlett; also includes an index of tables and scales.Hugh's Mortgage and Financial Calculators
Determines mortgage payments (not including taxes or insurance). User fills in the dialog boxes for: principal loan balance, annual interest rate, amortization (years), start date, etc. and calculator provides monthly payment amounts, total interest, yearly balances, etc. Also calculates requiredincomes.
Inflation Converter
Based on the Consumer Price Index and covers years 1800-2005.Measure 4 Measure
Comprehensive list of measurement sites that do the work for you.Mortgage-Financial Calculators
Online Conversion
Measurement conversion tool for length, temperature, speed, volume, weight, and more.Roman Numeral Year Dates: A Conversion Guide
By Christopher Handy.Equations available in TeX, MathML, png-image and MathType format
The Salary Calculator
Compares cost of living between cities in U.S. and the world. User selects cities and provides sample salary level. Calculator provides matching salary for destination.The Universal Currency Converter
Interactive foreign exchange rate conversion.US Postal Service Rate Calculators
Use this service to calculate rates for First-Class Mail, Priority Mail, Express Mail, Parcel Post, Special Standard Mail, Bound Printed Matter, and special services, including certified, COD, insured, money orders, and registered mail. Also includes an International Rate calculator.WebCalc
A comprehensive site with calculators for a variety of purposes: created by Blaine Hilton.What is a Dollar Worth?
From the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis and based on the Consumer Price Index.
AlphabetsAlphabets of the World
Modern and ancient alphabets.Morse Code & Phonetic Alphabets
Table converts letters to morse code and phonetic equivalents in 8 phonetic alphabets, e.g. U.S. military, police; NATO; Italian, German.
Awards & PrizesBook Awards
Literary awards list compiled by the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh.Lambda Literary Awards
Lambda Literary Foundation awards for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender writing.Nobel Prize Internet Archive
Current announcements along with archives of earlier prizes. Searchable by the Nobel Prize categories: Physics, Chemistry, Literature, Peace, Economics, Physiology & Medicine. Includes special pages, e.g. "women nobel laureates," and "why there is no Nobel prize in mathematics."Pulitzer Prizes
Provides names of the winners and finalists; photographs, cartoons, jurors. Includes current year, past winners, and historical information.
Internet and Search Engine News
ClickZ Stats
Internet market research and information site. Provides a periodic overview of Internet demographics, marketing, and advertising information.
Browser News
Weekly web-based newsletter that reports, among other things, browser statistics.
Search Engine Watch
Find out the latest search engine trends and comparative statistics. Edited by Danny Sullivan and Chris Sherman.
Maintained and updated by Charulata Chawan .
