Country Information

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Political Profiles

• Europa Publications
  Extensive information about the nations of the world. Coverage includes an introductory survey, economic statistics, and information on government, political parties, constitution, religion, press, media, trade and industry, atomic energy, leading government officials, cabinet ministers, and diplomatic representatives. Available online at Europa World Plus .

• CIA World Factbook - REF DESK G 122 .U56
  For each country there are one or two pages of data on that nation's geography, people, government, economy, communications, and defense forces. Available online at: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/index.html
  
  
• Political Handbook of the World
  Has information on a country's geography and history, government and politics, political parties and groups, legislature, cabinet, news media, and intergovernmental representation. The news media section usually lists major newspapers, radio stations, and television networks with their political affiliations. Available online through CQ Political Reference Suite.
  
  
• Library of Congress Country Studies
  A freely available online source which provides access to the series of books prepared by the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress under the Country Studies/Area Handbook Program sponsored by the Department of the Army. Available online at http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/. 
  
  
• BBC News: Country Profiles
  Full profiles provide an instant guide to history, politics and economic background of countries and territories, and background on key institutions. They also include audio or video clips from BBC archives:
  http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/country_profiles/default.stm
  
  
• Statesman's Yearbook - REF JA 51 .S7
  For each nation there is material on area, population, constitution, defense, economy, energy, trade, communication, justice, education, religion, welfare, and major governmental officials; also provides directory and statistical information for the provinces and stages of major nations such as India, Germany, and the United States.

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Economic Profiles

• OECD Economic Surveys by country in Musselman Library
  This Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development publication provides detailed economic information primarily about the 30 or so OECD member countries, including their economic development and fiscal policies. Available online at http://www.imf.org/

• World Economic Outlook - REF HC 10 .W7979
  This International Monetary Fund publication is a biannual survey of the economic situation of the IMF member countries, and contains articles about the global economy, plus a selection of tables giving statistical and economic data about the countries.

• World Development Indicators - REF HC 59.15 .W656
  This World Bank publication contains statistical tables under the following headings: World View, People, Environment, Economy, States and Markets, and Global Links.

• World Economic and Social Survey - REF HC 59 .A169
  This United Nations publication consists of articles about various aspects of the world economy interspersed with statistical tables containing information on markets and financial policies of various countries.

• Statistical Abstract of the World - REF HA154 .S68
  For countries around the world, includes statistical data on physical characteristics, demographic subjects, ethnicities, religion, language, education, science, technology, government defense, labor, energy, production, manufacturing, finance, economics, and trade.

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Cultural Profiles

• Countries and Their Cultures - REF GN307 .C68 2001
  This four volume set includes cultural information such as history, social structure, political culture, religion, etiquette, healthcare, and gender roles on countries of the world. There is a bibliography at the end of each country.

• CultureGrams
  This online database provides profiles of over 170 countries including information about customs and courtesies, lifestyle, and society.

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Demographic Profiles

• United States Census Bureau's International Database
  This site provides basic demographic information (birth rates, death rates, life expectancy) about most nations of the world.

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