Resources for General Country Information
M-A Library Resources Requiring User Names/Passwords
Infotrac - Student Resources in Context
Library Links for Education - World History in Context
Additional Online Sources for Country Information
BBC World News - Current events and country profiles, leaders, media, and timelines.
Countries with a Monarchy Government
Flag Identifier - flag identification and research tool.
Flag Wizard - flag identification and research tool.
Fodor's Travel - Top travel experiences, regions, cities, parks and preserves.
The Lonely Planet - Tourist attractions and activities, photos.
Newspapers from Around the World - Links to online newspapers by country.
Northwestern University Library List of Foreign Governments
***UN Data - Country Profiles - Statistical information for countries including economic indicators, social indicators, environment, and trade.
UNICEF Country Profiles and International Human Development Indicators - Covers health, education, income, inequality, gender and poverty, human security, trade, mobility, employment, and demography.
USAID - USAID is the lead U. S. government agency that works to end extreme global poverty and enable resilient, democratic societies to realize their potential. Track the progress of USAID countries for areas such as health, food, democracy and self-governance, sustainability and the environment, economic growth and financial independence, and education.
US State Department Background Notes (current editions) - U. S. relations with countries, links to additional data.
US State Department Background Notes - archives
US State Department Country Information
World Bank data by country - world development indicators and global economic prospects.
World Trade Organization (WTO) - The WTO is the only global international organization dealing with the rules of trade between nations. The goal is to help producers of goods and services, exporters, and importers conduct their business.