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United States Department of the Interior
Seal of the United States Department of the Interior

Seal of the U.S. Department of the Interior

Flag of the United States Department of the Interior

Flag of the U.S. Department of the Interior

Main building of the United States Department of the Interior
Exterior of the main Interior Building
Agency overview
FormedMarch 3, 1849
TypeDepartment
JurisdictionFederal Government of the United States
HeadquartersWashington, D.C.
Employees67,026
Agency executives
Websitehttps://doi.gov

The United States Department of the Interior (DOI) is a Cabinet department of the United States government that manages and conserves most federally owned land. These responsibilities are different from other countries' Interior Departments or ministries, which tend to focus on police or security.