Printer FriendlyResources by subject
| Country Resources Organizations and Associations |
Business
Country Commercial Guides (U.S. State Dept.) These guides "present a comprehensive look at countries' commercial environments, using economic, political and market analysis." International Business and Technology - links are organized by country and include business publications and information technology sites. International Business Resources on the Web (Michigan State University, Center for International Business Education and Research) |
Foreign Policy and International Relations
International Bountry News Database - The database contains over 10,000 boundary-related reports from a wide range of news sources around the world dating from 1991 to approximately six months before the current date. US State Department Home Page - Information on doing business in other countries, travel Country Reports on Human Rights Practices (current & Older) |
General Background
Background Notes - (U.S. State Dept.) arranged by country, these are quick overview of government, health and finance statistics, history, geography and more. Statistical Abstract of the United States - (U.S. Census Bureau) - All manner of statistics from population to foreign commerce and aid. Country at a glance - UN page of vital statistics for countries of the world. |
Governments and Political Science
Governments List of Foreign Goverment websites - comprehesive and easy to use list maintained by the American Library Association Government Documents Round Table Foreign Government Resources on the Web - Mega site with links to government agencies of the world. (Univ. of Mich Documents Center) Political Database of the Americas - The database provides documentary and statistical political information on Latin America, including constitutions, electoral laws, legislative and executive branch information and election data. Embassys The Electronic Embassy - Foreign Embassys located in Washington D.C. Embassys of the World - list of U.S. and Foreign Embassys regardless of location Government Consulates - list/addresses of foreign embassys in China, Vietnam, Thailand and other Asia countries. Foreign Entry Requirements - for U.S. citizens from the U.S. Dept. of State Elections IFES Election Calendar - list of countries, date and type of election for 1998 and beyond. Elections around the World - countires, heads of state, political parties and their voting percentage, etc. Political Science Academic Net policital science resources - Well organized, very comprehensive site for all aspects of political science and related topics. Go here first. |
Language
| Ethnologue - The Ethnologue is a catalogue of more than 6,700 languages spoken in 228 countries. The Ethnologue Name Index lists over 39,000 language names, dialect names, and alternate names. The Ethnologue Language Family Index organizes languages according to language families and lists languages spoken in different countries. |
Law
News
News Association of America - links to U.S., selected international and Canadian papers, alternative press links and news sources. World Press and Media - Nice site that includes links to download font systems. This site also includes a database of overseas jobs. News hub - search world, national and industry news stories Total News - Another searchable news site. Good links to international news sources by country. |
Socioeconomic Data
Economics
Health
Income
Population
|