United States Department of the Interior - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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![]() Seal of the U.S. Department of the Interior | |
![]() Flag of the U.S. Department of the Interior | |
Exterior of the main Interior Building | |
Agency overview | |
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Formed | March 3, 1849 |
Type | Department |
Jurisdiction | Federal Government of the United States |
Headquarters | Washington, D.C. |
Employees | 67,026 |
Agency executives |
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Website | https://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.