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General Information and Statistics

CountryWatch - Reports on 192 countries with key statistics, maps, and news [more details].
CIA World Factbook - Country reports with data on geography, people, government, etc. [more details].
Cities of the World - Profiles of major cities in 193 countries.
Countries and Their Cultures - Profiles of cultural practices in nations around the world.
Department of State Background Notes - Profiles the land, people, history, government, and economy of each nation [more details].
Encyclopedia Britannica Online - The authoritative encyclopedia [more details].
Library of Congress Country Studies - Reports on the society, economy, government, and security of each country.
Library of Congress Portals to the World - A comprehensive guide to online resources by country.
Nation Master - National statistics in 29 categories, such as crime, the economy, education, health, religion, etc.
Population Reference Bureau - Population, health, and environment statistics for 200 countries.
Project on Human Development - Collected statistics on environment, food, health, knowledge, values and culture, and more.
World Data Analyst - Statistics on 217 countries covering demographics, the economy, education, and more [more details].
World Development Indicators - World Bank data on economic, environmental, and social indicators [more details].
Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations - Basic information on 200 countries and dependencies.

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Government and Law

Worldwide Governments on the WWW - A comprehensive guide to foreign government web sites.
CountryWatch - Reports on 192 countries with statistics, maps, and news [more details].
Constitution Finder - Constitutions of nations worldwide in original language and English translation.
Country Reports on Human Rights Practices - Country reports on civil, political, and worker rights [more details].
Country Reports on Terrorism - Annual reports of terrorist groups and activities by country.
Department of State Background Notes - Reports on the land, history, government, and economy of each nation [more details].
Encyclopedia of Law Enforcement - Country reports on law enforcement.
Global Legal Information Network - Database of world law, regulations, judicial decisions, and more.
Guide to Law Online - A guide to law sources from each nation.
International Organizations - A guide to international organizations on the Web.
Legal Systems of the World - Profiles of legal systems in countries worldwide.
LexisNexis Academic - Law materials for Canada, the European Union, and Commonwealth countries [more details].
National Criminal Justice Profiles - Book-length country reports on European nations.
Rulers - A guide to heads of state worldwide from 1700 to present.
Westlaw Campus Research - Law materials for the European Union and the United Kingdom [more details].
World Criminal Justice Library Electronic Network - A guide to Web sites and statistics for foreign countries.
World Encyclopedia of Police Forces and Correctional Systems - Reports on countries and international organizations.
World Leaders - The online directory Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members of Foreign Governments.

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Business Conditions

Business Source Complete - Find country profiles, market research reports, and business news by country [more details].
CountryWatch - Reports on 192 countries with key statistics, maps, and news [more details].
Country Reports on Human Rights Practices - Country reports with information about worker rights, child labor, etc. [more details].
CIA World Factbook - Country reports with data on geography, people, government, economy, etc. [more details].
Department of State Background Notes - Reports on the land, people, history, government, and economy of each nation [more details].
GlobalEDGE: Resource Desk - A guide to Web sites for international business education and research.
Information Technology Landscape in Nations Around the World - Country reports on communications infrastructure.
International Market Research Library - Reports on investment opportunities for U.S. companies in foreign nations [more details].
MarketLine Business Information Center - Country reports with company and industry profiles, news, etc. [more details].
Wall Street Journal - Find news about economic conditions and investment opportunities [more details].
World Data Analyst - Statistics on 217 countries covering demographics, the economy, education, and more [more details].
World Development Indicators - World Bank data on economic, environmental, and social indicators [more details].

Also see: Business - Country Information
Also see: Business and Economic Statistics

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Education

World Education Encyclopedia - Essays on the educational systems of 233 countries.
OECD Education Database - Comparative national data on personnel, spending, enrollment, and graduates.
UNESCO Country Profiles - Statistics on education participation, resources, and literacy by country
UNESCO Education Database - Statistics on education, science and technology, publishing, media, and literacy.
UNESCO Institute for Statistics - Current reports on the state of education in nations around the world.
NCES International Comparisons in Education - Reports comparing U.S. and foreign education systems.

Also see: Education Databases

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Health

World Health Organization Country Reports - Basic profiles of current health conditions in nations around the world.
World Health Organization Statistics - Health statistics for 192 member countries.
Global Health - U.S. government guide to global health with country reports, statistics, and information on various health topics.
GlobalHealthFacts.org - Worldwide and country-specific data on AIDS/HIV, tuberculosis, malaria, avian flu, SARS, and yellow fever.
World Health Report - An annual assessment of global health with statistics for each country.

Also see: Health Statistics

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