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CIA World Fact Book - http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/
Lists population, government, military, and economic information for nations recognized by the United States. |
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UNICEF Countries - http://www.unicef.org/infobycountry/
Gives an overview of economics, politics, healthcare, nutrition and crimes rates occurring in nations around the world, especially as it affects children. |
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Country Studies - The Library of Congress - http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/cshome.html
Online series containing studies of 91 countries. |
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NationMaster.com - http://www.nationmaster.com
Provides country and regional graphs and descriptive statistics based on geography, military, economy, crime, education, and transportation. |
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MSU Global Access - http://www.msuglobalaccess.net
Search engine from Michigan State University features access to courses, maps, news, data sources, and current research. Database is sorted by region, country, thematic area, constituency group, and resource type. |
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Countries of the World - http://www.theodora.com/wfb/
Information from the CIA World Fact Book, United Nations Statistical Office, Library of Congress Country Studies and other sources. Features calculated country ranks, maps, country and airport codes. |
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Post-Colonial Studies - http://www.english.emory.edu/Bahri/Intro.html
An overview article that includes a discussion of important authors in the field. |
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Institute for Global Studies - http://www.jhu.edu/~igscph/
A research unit at Johns Hopkins University that specializes in the study of global power, culture, and history. Features newsletter, calendar of events and program information. |
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Aneki.com - http://www.aneki.com
Offers country and regional profiles including maps, information on literacy, GNP, poverty, and comparison rankings. |
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Culturelink Network - http://www.culturelink.org/
Network of networks for research and cooperation in cultural development. Features databank of regional policies, institutions, and resources; current publications and research; membership and participation information. |
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Resource Center of the Americas - http://www.americas.org/
Activism related news articles and information archive. |
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World Area Studies Internet Resources - http://www.wcsu.ctstateu.edu/socialsci/area.html
Portal hosted by Western Connecticut State University, Department of Social Sciences features links to resources related to area studies. |
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Global Studies Program - Masters in Social Sciences - http://www.global-studies.de/
Study focus on globalization, international governance and cultural change. Degree program jointly run by universities in Freiburg, New Delhi, and Singapore. |
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Social Science Archive Search Tool - http://denali.ncgia.ucsb.edu/worldrob/viewer.htm
Meta search engine allows visitors to query multiple data archives based on country and Linksic. Features geographic interface, keyword and Linksic specification. |
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N2geo - http://www.n2geo.org/home.html
Non-profit organization dedicated to geographic, political, economic and historical information for many countries and regions. Features catalog of area studies, as well as contact information and mission statement for the group. |
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Country Studies - http://www.country-studies.com/
Full text version of books included in the Country Studies/Area Handbook Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Army. |
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Inter-Source - http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/cfsi-icse/cil-cai/inter-source/menu-en.asp
Provides information on the history, geography, economy, political situation and culture of countries. Sponsored by the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade. |
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Countries Quest - http://www.countriesquest.com
Directory features articles about different countries organized by continent and offers information on natural resources, people, arts, economy, government, and history. |
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