The Federal Bureau of Prisons

The Federal Bureau of Prisons, an agency of the U.S. Department of Justice, is a government website providing information about federal prisons in the United States. The website has an extensive database on American prisons and an inmate locator where prisoners can be searched by name or registration number.

http://www.bop.gov/

Government Accountability Office

The United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) is an organization of the American government that monitors Congressional and federal spending. You can find out about the GAO's reports as well as the legal opinions and research it has productions. You can also find analysis of government benefits here.

http://www.gao.gov/

Ipsos News Center

One of the world's largest and best news and polling organizations. Political polls on elections and parties in the United States, Europe and Canada provide readers with a sense of the current political situation. For an annual fee, users can access all of the organization's previous polls and news.

http://www.ap-ipsosresults.com/

The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration

Archives the records of the federal government of the United States and many other materials concerning American history. Special sections of the websites are dedicated to federal employees, academic researchers and school children. Extensive information on the activities and history of the American government can be found here.

http://www.archives.gov/

National Research Council (NRC)

The NRC, a Canadian government organization, provides up-to-date news on research and development (R&D) in the areas of aerospace, biotechnology, engineering, science, information technology, manufacturing and more. The site will be of interest to researchers, teachers, students, businesses and the media. Job seekers can browse the site’s job bank to find the latest NRC career listings.

http://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/

GPO Access

Provides authoritative information on the U.S. government. Popular resources such as the United States Code, Congressional Bills, a list of federal agencies and other resources can be found here. The "Ben's Guide to the U.S. Government" provides an easy introduction to the U.S. government for beginners.

http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/

US General Services Administration

Information and a variety of services from the federal government to Americans. The main sections of the site are divided by type of visitor: government employees and agencies, contractors and citizens. Find information about government lease contracts, federal travel regulations, training programs for GSA employees, GSA child care centers, government car auctions and much more.

http://www.gsa.gov/

House.gov

The official website of the United States House of Representatives provides authoritative information on the activities of Congress, federal American law and American democracy. Visitors to the site can read about bills before the House, read the U.S. Code and find out how laws are made. You can also look up individual Representatives here.

http://www.house.gov/

Internal Revenue Service

The IRS is the federal tax agency in the United States. The site has plenty of useful information including quick access to frequently used forms such as the W-4, W-9, 941, 1030 and SS-4. There is also a special section for tax professionals.

http://www.irs.gov/

United Nations

The official website of the United Nations. Whether you are looking for Security Council resolutions or records of debates in the General Assembly, this site has it all. The site is available in six languages: English, Arabic, Chinese, French, Spanish and Russian.

http://www.un.org/

National Statistics Online

A service of the British government that provides authoritative statistical information about all aspects of British society. The Office for National Statistics provides a selection of economic indicators, including industrial performance and the state of the labour market. There is also information on the British inflation rate.

http://www.statistics.gov.uk/

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) of Japan is the minitry of the Japanese government concerned with international and diplomatic affairs You an find about how to get visas to visit, work or study in Japan here. The website also has an introduction to Japanese culture for foreigners.

http://www.mofa.go.jp/

Government of Singapore

The official website of the government of Singapore provides information on this small but important Asian country. You can look up contact information for government ministries and statutory boards here. Non-residents of the country can also find out how to do business, study or work in Singapore.

http://www.gov.sg/

World Bank

The World Bank is an international financial institution based in Washington DC. You can find out about the Bank's research into various kinds of economic factors. The website also has reports on the Bank's activities around the world, including its efforts to cope with climate change.

http://www.worldbank.org/

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

The official website of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office is an agency of the British government concerned with international and diplomatic affairs. You can find travel advisories for countries around the world here. The site also has Britain's official international policy statements.

http://www.fco.gov.uk/

Government of Gibraltar

The official website of the Government of Gibraltar provides authoritative information about this island. You can access official statistics relating to the island, as well as information on its constitution and parliament. The site also has information on the services that the government provides.

http://www.gibraltar.gov.gi/

Isle of Man Government

The official website of the government of the Isle of Man provides information about this small island. You can find out about the different agencies that control the island including the council of the ministers. There are also street maps to help you find your way around the Isle. You can also find flight information on how to get to the Isle of Man.

http://www.gov.im

Foreign Affairs

The Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade is an agency of the Canadian government. If you want to find out about Canadian foreign, policy, this is the place to go. The site has services for travelers and business. The site can be accessed in English or French.

http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca

Statistics Canada

Statistics Canada is the national statistical agency of Canada. This website provides you with details on the state of the Canadian population, economy and industry. Some of the data on the site is free and some requires a fee. The site is available in French and English.

http://www.statcan.ca

Tibetan Government in Exile's Official Web Site

Provides information about Tibet, the Tibetan flag, Tibet in exhile, Tibetan culture, Sino-Tibetan negotiations, and more.

http://tibet.net/

North Atlantic Treaty Organization

The official website of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) provides information about this international military alliance. You can find out about NATO's current operations and videos on these operations. The website also has speeches and other materials from the organization's leadership.

http://www.nato.int/

The Commonwealth Secretariat

The Commonwealth Secretariat is an organization that supports the activities of the Commonwealth, an international organization of states with a British past. You can access publication, news reports on Commonwealth states and other diplomatic information here.

http://www.thecommonwealth.org/