Country Information
IT IS ALWAYS A GOOD IDEA to do some research about a country before deciding to visit or work there. Check out these sites to get statistics, history, and general information about a country or region. As always, if you know of other similar resources that should also be listed here please contact us here.
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- AllSafeTravels.com
Informs travelers who want to know the latest risks involved with traveling to any country or region of the world.
- Countries & Regions – The World Bank
Descriptions from the World Bank about countries and regions.
- Country at a Glance – The United Nations
From the United Nations Cyber School Bus, includes a world map, country maps, and key indicators.
- Country Background Notes – U.S. Department of State
U.S. government publications that include a brief history and a variety of facts about different countries.
- Country Briefing – The Economist
Obtain news, forecasts, and statistics for countries from this business and current events magazine.
- Country Travel Reports – Canada Consular Affairs
From the Canadian government's Foreign Affairs department, these travel updates can help you obtain more complete information for a particular country before visiting or working there.
- Country Profiles – BBC News
From this British news service, these are basic historical, economic, and political profiles about all countries and territories.
- Country Profiles – United Kingdom's Foreign & Commonwealth Office
This British government agency's reports give a general overiew of different countries and regions.
- NationMaster.com
This website compiles statistical indicators and basic facts about countries around the world, offering a number of ways to sort and display the data.
- The World Factbook – U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
From the U.S. intelligence agency, these reports contain a variety of information about countries and locations around the world.
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