Ready Reference

About USA (InfoUSA)

Arts and Culture
http://usinfo.state.gov/infousa/life/life_artsent.html
Guide to the historic and current state of the arts in the U.S.; gateway to traditional and popular culture experienced in America today.

Economy and Trade
http://usinfo.state.gov/infousa/economy/index.html
Documentation on U.S. trade and economic policies with links to practical information about the business and economic environment in the United States.

Education in the U.S.
http://usinfo.state.gov/infousa/education/index.html
Introduction to the American system of higher education with practical information about study opportunities in the United States.

Fact about the USA
http://usinfo.state.gov/usa/infousa/facts/facts.htm
An overview of the history of the United States with answers and links to frequently asked questions about symbols, statistics and states.

Geography and Travel
http://usinfo.state.gov/infousa/life/life_geotrav.html
Guide to key sites and features of the United States. Includes visa information and destination guides.

Government and Politics
http://usinfo.state.gov/infousa/government/index.html 
An overview of the U.S. government and political system.

Media in the U.S.
http://usinfo.state.gov/infousa/media/index.html
Overview of the media industry and policy in the U.S.; contains documents detailing communications policies and links to major American print and electronic media.

Science and Technology
http://usinfo.state.gov/infousa/life/life_science.html
Overview of science, environment, and information technology issues.