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Profiles of America is the only source that pulls together, in one place, statistical, historical and descriptive information about almost every place in the United States in an easy-to-use format -- townships, gores, districts, boros, hamlets, villages and more. This award winning reference set, now in its third edition, compiles statistics and data from over 30 different sources -- the latest census information has been included along with more than twenty brand new statistical topics. This four-volume set details over 40,000 places, from the biggest metropolis to the smallest unincorporated hamlet, and provides statistical details and information on over 50 different topics including geography, history, climate, population, vital statistics, economy, income, taxes, education, housing, health, public safety, newspapers, transportation, presidential election results, information contacts/Chambers of Commerce. - Publisher.