- Area Country Studies - Online version of the print set found in the Reference Room; original intent of the Series' sponsor was to focus primarily on lesser known areas of the world or regions in which U.S. forces might be deployed; the series is not all-inclusive; at present, 101 countries and regions are covered; notable omissions include Canada, France, the United Kingdom, and other Western nations.
- CIA World Factbook
- Country Commercial Guides - prepared annually by U.S. embassies with the assistance of several U.S. government agencies. These reports present a comprehensive look at countries' commercial environments, using economic, political and market analysis.
- Department of State Background Notes - quick information on all nations
- Department of StateCountries and Regions - Web portal to information of various kinds arranged first by region, then country.
- E-Conflict™ World Encyclopedia - This is a commercial site which provides extensive information on the countries of the world. Includes links to official international government sites.
- Essential EU Law Sites. Overall portal from the EU's main site.
- Europa. Gateway to the European Union, statistical, legal, and information sites.
- Foreign financials - See international business links on MSU's Internet Resource Guide - Business and Economics.
- Governments on the WWW: Multi-Governmental Organization
- InfoNation United Nations) - An easy-to-use, two-step database that allows you to view and compare the most up-to-date statistical data for the Member States of the United Nations.
- International Crime Statistics (United Nations) - Directory page leading to a variety of statistical links (some searchable)
- The Penn World Trade Data - This is one of the easiest methods for retrieving basic economic data on any country from 1950-2000.
- UNESCO Database, Indicators and Yearbook - Searchable database of UN statistics in education, science & tech, culture and communication.
- United Nations
- U.S. State Department
- World Health Organization - International information. Excellent site index and search capability.
- Worldwide governments on the WWW - Well maintained site with specific country entry, including political, economic, tourist and other sources of information
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