worldfactbook.com THis site gives a current statistical summary of the
countries of the world. Useful for brief fact lists.
http://www.worldfactbook.com
This site is useful for projects and research on the USA.
http://www.50states.com
This site would be helpful for a general definition or identification, or as
a first step to biography research. It also offers blank outline maps for
students who misplace class maps or for projects.
http://www.about.com