Finder -- Create New Folder

Hi,
I believe this is very simple but I don't know how to do it. I would like to create a new folder on the Finder but where the Application, Desktop, Documents, etc are.
Are those Smart folder? If so, where do I find more information about creating them?
Thanks

Smart Folders are a special type folder unlike the typical Finder folder. As Apple states: "Smart Folders contain documents grouped together based on search criteria that you define instead of their physical location."
More information about Smart Folders can be found here:
Apple - Mac OS X - Finder
and discussion about how to make Smart Folders work for you can be found in these places:
OReilly- The smartness of Smart Folders
Mac Geekery- Get Smart (Folders)
PowerBook G4 & Mac Mini   Mac OS X (10.4.6)  

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