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Northern Territory

(Encyclopedia) Northern Territory, territory (2016 pop. 228,833), 520,280 sq mi (1,347,525 sq km), N central Australia. It is bounded on the N by the Timor Sea, the Arafura Sea, and the Gulf of…

U.S. Cities and Metro Areas: Census 2000

Source: U.S. Census Bureau Overall, cities expanded rapidly during the 1990s, growing nearly twice as fast as in the 1980s. Western and southern cities grew the fastest, while…

U.S. Cities

Cite /**/ New York, which once served as the nation's capital, has been the largest city in the U.S. since 1790. Since the founding of St. Augustine, Florida in 1565, the United States has seen a…

QuickFacts FAQ

State and county Frequently Asked Questions What is QuickFacts? QuickFacts tables are summary profiles showing frequently requested data items from various Census Bureau programs. Profiles are…

Environment

The following table includes information about environmental issues, including global warming, the greenhouse gas effect, water pollution, building green, and more. Facts About the…

Most Stolen Cars, 2005

RankYear, make, model1.2001 BMW M2.1998 Acura Integra3.2004 Mercury Marauder4.1999 Acura Integra5.1995 Acura Integra6.2002 Audi S47.1996 Acura Integra8.1997 Acura Integra9.2001 Acura…

Top AAA Cars, 2006

AAA evaluates more than 200 vehicles each year and selects the top-rated vehicle in each category, based on cost and type. Cars are rated according to value, fuel economy, braking, ride, handling,…

America's Ten Most Endangered Rivers, 2012

Each year the organization American Rivers analyzes the condition of the nation's rivers to determine which are the most “endangered.” Threats to these rivers include dams and channelizations that…

America's Ten Most Endangered Rivers, 2013

Each year the organization American Rivers analyzes the condition of the nation's rivers to determine which are the most “endangered.” Threats to these rivers include dams and channelizations that…

Origins of APA Heritage Month

/**/ A national celebration begun in 1979 As with Women's History Month and Black History Month, Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month is a legally recognized observance in the United States.…