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Internet Crossroads in Social Science Data (University of Wisconsin)

Over 825 extensively annotated links to databases, data sets, data archives and statistical reports on the web
Arranged by subject and searchable by keyword
Covers population, elections, labor, philantrophy, migration, public opinion, health, agriculture
Especially good at identifying foreign data sets and less-known institutional products

Kid Friendly Cities

Ten best - and ten worst - cities to raise a child
Criteria include population, education, community, and and health factors
Each city includes descriptions of each of those factors as well as crime, birth rate, ethnic diversity, the environment and industries
Separate section ranks the best theme parks, state parks, zoos, museums, aquariums, family beaches, and religious centers
Possible kid-friendly activities by age of child

Metropolitan Area Definitions, 1995 (OMB)

Definitions and listings of Metropolitan Areas and Consolidated Metropolitan Areas
Geographic concepts used by Census Bureau as well as numerous other governmental and commercial statistical calculations
Definitions used in the 1992 Economic Census

Michigan Information Center

Michigan county-wide data from the 1990 Census of Population and Housing, 1992 Economic Censuses, and County Business Patterns, as well as 2000 Census of Population and Housing, Economic Censuses, and County Business Patterns
Population estimates and projections for Michigan counties and metropolitan areas
School district and government financial data for Michigan

Millennium Indicators (United Nations)

Forty-eight social and economic indicators for 197 countries annually, 1985-2000
Includes carbon dioxide emissions, immunizations, AIDS, education, illiteracy, mortality, malnutrition, forested lands, sanitation, water and telephone lines
Data accessed by name of country

National Archives Preliminary List of Data Files

This content is no longer available at its original address. The link is to an archived version at the Internet Archive from Feb 2002.
Brief listing of electronic data files in the National Archives
Arranged by government agency with brief notes but no descriptions

NationMaster

Create graphs, maps, and country rankings for a very broad range of social, economic and cultural statistics
Subjects include individual crimes, currency, sports, religion, transportation, electoral system, budget, trade balance, health, education, economics, marriage rate
Countries may be ranked by region as well as worldwide from the top 100 to the bottom 5
Sample: Papua-New Guinea has one of the lowest crime rates in the world while Saudi Arabia has the largest car theft rate in the Middle East

Nations Online

Worldwide population characteristics, including race, religion, access to sanitation
Maps and detailed information about individual countries including links to government agencies, major newspapers, sports, city populations, time zones, flags
Currency converters and international airport codes

Official Statistics on the Web (Auckland NZ)

PRAXIS (UPenn)

Links to international governmental and non-governmental, regional, and social work organizations
Links to social and economic development web sites arranged by subject (e.g. population, housing, culture, employment) as well as social services available
Reference tools for social workers in the field of international development, including maps, flags, contacts, and travel information