Country Information Sources

Lindero Subscription Databases:

Grolier Online

Includes general information, pictures, maps, and more

Thomson/Gale  

Includes ebooks on countries and physical geography as well as current magazine and newspaper articles

Websites: 

CIA World FactBook

Current country information compiled by the CIA. Excellent source for the latest population and other statistical information.

 

Library of Congress Country Studies

 

Library of Congress Portals of the World

Provides links to good websites on each country.

 

U.S. Department of State Background Notes

 

Country Profiles from the BBC (British Broadcasting Corp.) News

Guides to history, politics and economic background of countries and territories, and background on key institutions, along with audio and video clips from BBC archives.

 

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