The definitive guide to the population, economy, and politics of the United States, compiled from more than 200 sources, including the just-released 1990 census results. First time available to the book trade due to government restrictions. "One of the world's greatest reference books".--Newsweek.

Declared "an almanac for the '90s" by the Chicago Tribune, this comprehensive and well-designed reference now provides over 700 pages of information compiled in the thoughtful, eady-to-read format that has become its trademark. Features include 1992 election results, coverage of the '92 Olympics, updated maps, abundant graphs, charts, and sidebar essays, and more. Convenient, lie-flat binding.

Vol. 1 has title: The American almanac and repository of useful knowledge ... comprising a calendar for the year; astronomical information; miscellaneous directions, hints, and statistical and other particulars.

The publisher of the world's most trusted reference book presents a comprehensive and popularly-priced collection of fascinating facts and indispensable information about the United States of America. Includes 16-pages of full-color maps.

A reference based on the Statistical Abstract of the United States provides statistical data about the United States and its economy, population, politics, annual budgets, and other matters