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2012 Competing Countries

205 countries are participating in the London Summer Olympics Photo Credit: London 2012 Related Links 2012 Summer OlympicsMemorable Olympic MomentsBirth of the Modern OlympicsEncyclopedia:…

The Top Ten: Highest Annual Rainfall

December 10 - 17 Highest Annual Rainfall (in inches) RankLocationRainfall1. Mt Waialeale, Hawaii 460.00 2. Monrovia, Liberia 202.01 3. Pago Pago, American Samoa 196.46 4.…

Territories, Colonies, and Dependencies

Source: The World Factbook, 2005 The following is a list of dependencies—territories under the jurisdiction of another country. Under Australian Jurisdiction (6) Ashmore and Cartier Islands…

NATIONAL PARKS

Name, location, and year authorized Acreage Outstanding characteristicsAcadia (Maine), 1919 47,548.94Rugged seashore on Mt. Desert Island and adjacent mainlandArches (Utah), 1971 76,518.98…

Information Please Registration Page

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Daylight Saving Time

A trip around the world reveals that time isn't a synchronized science Map of world time zones – full size Related Links Encyclopedia: Daylight Saving Time Almanac: Time &…

Facts About Women in the House and the Senate

Here are some facts about women who have served or are currently serving in the U.S. Congress. 313 women have been elected or appointed to the U.S. Congress. Jeannette Rankin, Republican from…

Total U.S. Population

Here's a look at the total population of the United States in 1980, 1990, 2000, and 2010. The population of U.S. territories is included. Area 2010…

Disasters in 2009

January | February | March | April | June| July | August | September | October | November | December January Jan. 9, Costa Rica: at least 20 are killed and thousands more are left homeless after…