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| This is the single best source for background information on the countries of the world. It provides a broad overview of the politics, history, economy, and demographics of each country. It also profiles major international organizations. | |
| Provides information on countries, geographic entities, and international organizations. Updated periodically. | |
| An overview of information on all countries published by the CIA. Updated annually. Also available in print. | |
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Library of Congress links to nations and areas sorted into broad categories. |
| This database provides in depth economic and development statistics. It includes historical data going back to 1960. | |
| The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development site maintains up to date economic statistics for its 30 members in the developed countries. It also provides information on economic issues in the developing world. | |
| Annual updates on country world regional conditions taken from hundreds of worldwide sources. Published by Freedom House organization. | |
| Thorough country reports on dozens of nations going through significant transformations. Available in PDF from Freedom House | |
| Get by some advertising and this site is very informative and well put together, including info from the Economist Intelligence Unit sources. | |
| Select by continent or nation. The combination of country background, current status, and in many cases, video feeds of current news, makes this site a complement rather than duplication of others. | |
| In-depth information produced by the U.S. State Department on 100 countries between 1988 and 1998, and very useful for historical overview. Also available in print. | |
| U.N.'s Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs charts local emergencies and relief efforts with highly informative current maps. | |
| A permanent electronic archive of information released prior to January 20, 2001 | |
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Links to the official websites of world embassies in all locations. |
| Political Handbook of the World | Ready Reference Desk |
| Statesman's Year Book | Ready Reference Desk |
| OECD Economic Surveys | Check ALCUIN for your particular country |
| Europa World Year Book | Current edition: Ref JN1
.E85 |
| Western Europe | Current edition: Ref D1050 .W47 |
| South America, Central America and the Caribbean | Current edition: Ref F1401.S68 Earlier editions: Oversize F1401.S68 |
| Far East and Australasia | Current edition: Ref DS1
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| Middle East and North Africa | Current edition: Ref DS49
.M5 Earlier editions: Oversize DS49 .M5 |
| Africa South of the Sahara | Current edition: Ref DT351
.A37 Earlier editions: Oversize DT1 .A37 |
| Historical Dictionary of [name of African country] | Do a title search in ALCUIN for "historical dictionary of _____" and insert the name of your country |
| World Economic and Social Survey | Ref HC59 .A169 2002 |
| World Development Report | Ref HC59.7 .W659 2003 |
| World Development Indicators | Ref HC59.15 .W656 |
| Lexis-Nexis | In addition to the "News" area, try clicking on "Reference" then "Country Profiles" |
In addition to searching for articles, try using the source browser to find web sites by region. |
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| This database contains translations of local newspaper and wire service stories and radio and television broadcasts from around the world. | |
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This page is maintained by Mary Fairbairn.
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