FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The following are the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about the United States:

United States President Biography

Biography of US president from George Washington up to Bill Clinton.
or you could visit POTUS website (Presidents of The United States).

State Facts

How many states are there?
What is Washington D.C. if it isn't a state?
What is Puerto Rico if it isn't a state?

Postal Information

How should I address a letter to the U.S.?
What are the postal abbreviations for each of the fifty states?
How can I find out the zip code of an address in the U.S.?
What are the current postal rates in the U.S.?

Embassies and Consulates

How can I obtain a list of addresses and telephone numbers for all U.S. embassies and consulates around the world?
How can I obtain a list addresses and telephone numbers of foreign country embassies and consulates in the U.S.?

Visa Information

What is the green card lottery?
How to apply for U.S. visitor visas?

Statistics on the U.S.
What is the current population of the U.S.?
Where can I find historical census data -- the people and the economy of the US for each state and county? United States Historical Census Data Browser

What are basic statistics about the U.S., covering population, economics and so on?
Statistical Abstract of the United States 1999 is now available in Adobe Acrobat PDF format.

How do I find out the population of a particular town?
Gazetteer of the U.S.

Where can I find detailed and up-to-date statistics on the U.S. economy?
The Department of Commerce Bureau of Economic Analysis's economic information is now available on STAT-USA for a modest subscription fee.

Where can I find trade balance between Indonesia and the United States?
You can find the complete foreign trade statistics at the U.S. Bureau of Census Foreign Trade Database.

Where will I find the very latest statistics on the economy, employment, prices, transportation, crime, population, education and health?
The White House Briefing Room provides access to the latest economic statistics and the latest social statistics with links to the U.S. Government department or agency which collects the statistics.

U.S. Government
What is the membership of the U.S. Cabinet and what other agencies comprise the Executive branch?
Law Enforcement Agencies in the U.S.
How many members of Congress are there, and how long are their terms of office?
How does a bill become law in the U.S.?
Where can I find rules, regulations and notices issued by the U.S. government?
Where can I find biographies of U.S. government officials.

Americana
Why United States also well known as Uncle Sam?
What are the dates of the public holidays in the U.S.?
What is the national anthem of the U.S.?
Who are former Presidents of the U.S.?
Flag facts How many stars and how many stripes? When are new stars added? What are the specifications for the colors of the flag? Who made the first flag?
What is the name of President Bush pets?
- Cat : India
- Dogs : Spotty, an English Springer Spaniel
 and Barney, a Scottish Terrier

American Studies
What is the text of the U.S. Constitution?(47k)
What is the Bill of Human Rights?
What is the source of the quotation "government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth"? The Gettysburg Address
What is the source of the quotation "We hold these Truths to be self evident, that all Men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness"? The Declaration of Independence

Travel Information

Where can I obtain travel and tourist information? The Travel Planner, Microsoft Expedia, Travelocity, or Fodor's
Where can I find U.S. Weather Forecasts? Intellicast: USA Weather, Weather Underground or U.S. Official National Weather Service.

City Map
How can I locate an address and find driving directions in the U.S.? Yahoo's Maps and Driving Directions and MapQuest


Finding Individuals on the Internet
How can I find someone's e-mail address on the Internet? Use "people search" engine.

Law Resources
Where can I find lawyers and law firms in the United States? Martindale-Hubbell's lawyers.com offers profiles of over 420,000 lawyers and law firms as well as an array of information on legal questions and issues. Alternate site: West's Legal Directory Law Office.com

Nolo Self-Help Law Center, legal encyclopedia answers questions relating to marriage, patents, copyright & trademark, small business, wills and estate planning, employment and consumer rights.

FindLaw provides links to legal directories, law firms and law schools.

Encyclopedia
Where cam I find free online encyclopedia? Britannica Online, Information USA

DISCLAIMER
Links noted above have been provided as a useful source of information on U.S. foreign policy. Their inclusion does not constitute official endorsement, nor do the views and opinions necessarily reflect those of the U.S. Government.