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Afghanistan: A Country Study view detail comment email this

This publication has considerable detail on history through 1995, as well as a link to a 2006 update. Includes the country's rulers, the Taliban, politics, the natural environment, ethnic groups, religion, education, health, and refugees. From the Library of Congress.
http://memory.loc.gov/frd/cs/aftoc.html
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Government, Government, Regions of the World, September 11 & Beyond
Last updated Aug 15, 2006


Armenia view detail comment email this

Part of the Country Studies/Area Handbook series "describing and analyzing [Armenia's] political, economic, social, and national security systems and institutions, and examining the interrelationships of those systems and the ways they are shaped by cultural factors." Includes discussion of the Armenian Genocide. Research completed March 1994. Searchable and browsable. From the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress.
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/amtoc.html
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Government, Government, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Apr 21, 2005


Azerbaijan view detail comment email this

Part of the Country Studies/Area Handbook series "describing and analyzing [Azerbaijan's] political, economic, social, and national security systems and institutions, and examining the interrelationships of those systems and the ways they are shaped by cultural factors." Research completed March 1994. Searchable , can limit your search to one or more countries. From the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/aztoc.html
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Government, Government, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Feb 29, 2000


Bhutan view detail comment email this

Part of the Country Studies/Area Handbook series "describing and analyzing [Bhutan's] political, economic, social, and national security systems and institutions, and examining the interrelationships of those systems and the ways they are shaped by cultural factors." Note: research completed September 1991. From the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress.
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/bttoc.html
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Government, Government, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Nov 10, 2008


BPS Statistics Indonesia view detail comment email this

A collection of statistics about Indonesia, with sections for agriculture, communication, consumer price indices, employment, energy, foreign trade, manufacturing, mining, population, public finance, tourism, transportation, social welfare, wages, and wholesale price indices. Also includes a glossary, abstracts and papers, and monthly macroeconomic statistics for selected years. Browse statistics by region. Searchable. From Badan Pusat Statistik, a "Non-Departmental Government Institution."
http://www.bps.go.id/eng/
Topics: Country Studies by Continent
Last updated Aug 13, 2009


Cambodia view detail comment email this

Part of the Country Studies/Area Handbook series "describing and analyzing [Cambodia's] political, economic, social, and national security systems and institutions, and examining the interrelationships of those systems and the ways they are shaped by cultural factors." Research completed December 1987. Searchable , can limit your search to one or more countries. From the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress.
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/khtoc.html
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Government, Government, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Oct 18, 2004


China view detail comment email this

Part of the Country Studies/Area Handbook series "describing and analyzing [China's] political, economic, social, and national security systems and institutions, and examining the interrelationships of those systems and the ways they are shaped by cultural factors." Research completed July 1987. Searchable , can limit your search to one or more countries. From the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress.
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/cntoc.html
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Government, Government, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated


china.org.cn: China Internet Information Center view detail comment email this

Country background and news from this "authorized government portal site to China ... published under the auspices of the China International Publishing Group and the State Council Information Office in Beijing." Provides facts and figures, government structure, news and feature articles, and pages on specific topics such as the Qinghai-Tibet Railway, flooding in China, and Beijing's museums and galleries. Also include recipes. Available in several languages.
http://www.china.org.cn/english/
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Politics by Place, Regions of the World
Last updated Oct 2, 2006


ClickKorea view detail comment email this

This "is an online resource developed by the Korea Foundation to meet the need for broader access to information about Korean arts and culture." This Web site provides information about current and upcoming Korean cultural events around the world, a directory of Korean studies scholars and students, and a collection of essays translated into various languages (including English, Spanish, and Chinese). Searchable.
http://www.clickkorea.org
Topics: Art by Region, Country Studies by Continent
Last updated Oct 5, 2004


Cook Islands Government Online view detail comment email this

Official Web site for the government of these "15 widely-dispersed islands in the South Pacific Ocean between French Polynesia and Fiji." Includes a government directory, history, a country profile, a map, statistics, news, and other information about the islands.
http://www.cook-islands.gov.ck/
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Feb 7, 2005


Country Profile: Azerbaijan view detail comment email this

This news site provides an overview of Azerbaijan, including a brief history, profile of leaders, timeline of key events, and description of local media. Features news stories, background on political issues, and links to related sites. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/country_profiles/1235976.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 4, 2009


Country Profile: Bahrain view detail comment email this

Profile of Bahrain, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events back to 1913, and information about its leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories and audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/country_profiles/790690.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 4, 2009


Country Profile: Bangladesh view detail comment email this

This news site provides an overview of Bangladesh, including a brief history, profile of leaders, timeline of key events, and description of local media. Features news stories, audio files, and links to related sites. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/country_profiles/1160598.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 4, 2009


Country Profile: Brunei view detail comment email this

This news site provides an overview of Brunei, including a brief history, profile of leaders, timeline of key events, and description of local media. Features news stories, audio files, and links to related sites. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/country_profiles/1298607.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 4, 2009


Country Profile: Burma view detail comment email this

This news site provides an overview of Burma ("also known as Myanmar"), including a brief history, profile of Burmese leaders, timeline of key events, and description of local media. Features news stories, background on political issues, audio files, and links to related sites. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/country_profiles/1300003.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 8, 2009


Country Profile: Cambodia view detail comment email this

This news site provides "an overview of Cambodia including key facts, political leaders and notes on the media." Features a brief history and timeline of key events dating from 1863. Includes news stories, audio and video files, and links to related sites. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/country_profiles/1243892.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 8, 2009


Country Profile: China view detail comment email this

Profile of "the world's most populous country," including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events back to 1949, and information about Chinese leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories, audio of the national anthem, and audio and video of some news stories. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/country_profiles/1287798.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 8, 2009


Country Profile: Fiji view detail comment email this

Profile of this country in the Pacific Ocean "comprised of more than 800 volcanic and coral islands," including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories and audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/country_profiles/1300477.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 8, 2009


Country Profile: India view detail comment email this

This news site provides an overview of India, including a brief history, profile of leaders, timeline of key events, and description of local media. Features news stories, background on political issues, and links to related sites. Includes audio and video files. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/country_profiles/1154019.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 8, 2009


Country Profile: Indonesia view detail comment email this

This news site provides an overview of Indonesia, including a brief history, profile of leaders, timeline of key events, and description of local media. Features news stories, audio files, and links to related sites. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/country_profiles/1260544.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 8, 2009


Country Profile: Iran view detail comment email this

Profile of Iran, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events back to 1907, and information about Iranian leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories and audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/country_profiles/790877.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 8, 2009


Country Profile: Iraq view detail comment email this

Profile of Iraq including the latest news, demographic and economic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about Iraqi leaders and media. Site also includes key stories, news analysis, links, audio features, and a video for the most recent live coverage. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/country_profiles/791014.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 8, 2009


Country Profile: Israel and Palestinian Territories view detail comment email this

Profile of this area in the Middle East, including demographic facts, historical overview, and information about leaders and media. Site also includes links to numerous related news stories, audio of the Israeli national anthem, and audio and video of some news stories. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/country_profiles/803257.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, International Governments, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 8, 2009


Country Profile: Japan view detail comment email this

This news site provides an overview of Japan including key facts, political leaders and notes on the media. Features a brief history and timeline of key events dating from 1894. Includes news stories, audio and video files, audio of the national anthem, and links to related sites. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/country_profiles/1258586.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 8, 2009


Country Profile: Jordan view detail comment email this

Profile of Jordan, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events back to 1948, and information about Jordanian leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories, historical audio and video clips, and audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/country_profiles/828763.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 8, 2009


Country Profile: Kiribati view detail comment email this

Profile of Kiribati, the former Gilbert Islands, "a collection of 33 atolls, ranged into three principal groups, which won independence from the United Kingdom in 1979." Includes demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about leaders and media. Site also includes audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/country_profiles/1168527.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Government, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 8, 2009


Country Profile: Kuwait view detail comment email this

Profile of Kuwait, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about Kuwaiti leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/country_profiles/791053.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 8, 2009


Country Profile: Kyrgyzstan view detail comment email this

This news site provides an overview of Kyrgyzstan, including a brief history, profile of leaders, timeline of key events, and description of local media. Features news stories, audio files, and links to related sites. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/country_profiles/1296485.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 8, 2009


Country Profile: Lebanon view detail comment email this

Profile of Lebanon including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events dating back to 1920, and information about Lebanese leaders and media. Site also includes audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/country_profiles/791071.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 8, 2009


Country Profile: Malaysia view detail comment email this

This news site provides an overview of Malaysia, including a brief history, profile of leaders, timeline of key events, and description of local media. Features news stories, audio files, and links to related sites. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/country_profiles/1304569.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 8, 2009


Country Profile: Micronesia view detail comment email this

Profile of "the Federated States of Micronesia [which] consist of some 600 islands grouped into four states: Kosrae, Pohnpei, Chuuk (Truk) and Yap." Includes demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about leaders and media. Site also includes audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/country_profiles/1300849.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 8, 2009


Country Profile: Mongolia view detail comment email this

Profile of Mongolia, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about Mongolian leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories and audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/country_profiles/1235560.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 8, 2009


Country Profile: Nauru view detail comment email this

Profile of this tiny Pacific Island, "named Pleasant Island by its first European visitors, Nauru is the world's smallest republic." Includes demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about leaders and media. Site also includes audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/country_profiles/1134221.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 8, 2009


Country Profile: Nepal view detail comment email this

This news site provides an overview of Nepal, including a brief history, profile of leaders, timeline of key events, and description of local media. Features news stories (including a 2008 series on the ending of the monarchy and a 2001 feature on the royal massacre), audio files, and links to related sites. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/country_profiles/1166502.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 8, 2009


Country Profile: North Korea view detail comment email this

Profile of North Korea, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events back to 1945, and information about North Korean leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories, and audio of the national anthem and some news stories. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/country_profiles/1131421.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 8, 2009


Country Profile: Oman view detail comment email this

Profile of the Sultanate of Oman, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about Omani leaders and media. Site also includes audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/country_profiles/791892.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 8, 2009


Country Profile: Pakistan view detail comment email this

Profile of this country "created to meet the demands of Indian Muslims for their own homeland." Includes demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and brief listings of leaders and media outlets. Site also includes links to related news stories, audio of the national anthem and selected news stories, and video clips. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/country_profiles/1157960.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 8, 2009


Country Profile: Palau view detail comment email this

Profile of this northern Pacific island nation that "became independent in 1994, after being part of a United Nations trust territory administered by the U.S. for 47 years." Includes demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about leaders and media. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/country_profiles/2693697.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 8, 2009


Country Profile: Papua New Guinea view detail comment email this

Profile of Papua New Guinea, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about its leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories and audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/country_profiles/1246074.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 8, 2009


Country Profile: Qatar view detail comment email this

Profile of the State of Qatar, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about Qatari leaders and media. Site provides brief information about Al-Jazeera, the "influential pan-Arab satellite broadcaster, financed by the Qatar government." From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/country_profiles/791921.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 8, 2009


Country Profile: Samoa view detail comment email this

Profile of this "former German protectorate ... [that] was governed by New Zealand until its citizens voted for independence in 1961." Includes demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about Samoan leaders and media. Site also includes links to audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/country_profiles/1300802.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World
Last updated Nov 6, 2009


Country Profile: Saudi Arabia view detail comment email this

Profile of Saudi Arabia, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about Saudi Arabian leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories and audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/country_profiles/791936.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 8, 2009


Country Profile: Singapore view detail comment email this

Profile of "south-east Asia's hi-tech, wealthy city-state which is also known for the conservatism of its leaders and its strict social controls." Includes demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events back to 1819, and information about leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories and audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/country_profiles/1143240.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 8, 2009


Country Profile: Solomon Islands view detail comment email this

Profile of this country that "consists of several large volcanic islands [including Guadalcanal] to the south-east of Papua New Guinea." Includes demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and brief listings of leaders and media outlets. Site also includes links to related news stories, and audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/country_profiles/1249307.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 8, 2009


Country Profile: South Korea view detail comment email this

Profile of South Korea including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events dating back to 1945, and information about South Korean leaders and media. Site also includes audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/country_profiles/1123668.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 8, 2009


Country Profile: Sri Lanka view detail comment email this

This news site provides an overview of Sri Lanka, including a brief history, profile of leaders, timeline of key events, and description of local media. Features news stories, background on political issues, and links to related sites. Includes audio and video files. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/country_profiles/1168427.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 8, 2009


Country Profile: Syria view detail comment email this

Profile of this country in the Middle East, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events back to 1918, and information about Syrian leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories, and audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/country_profiles/801669.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 8, 2009


Country Profile: Taiwan view detail comment email this

This news site provides an overview of Taiwan, including a chronology of key events, interactive history, profile of leaders, and description of local media. Features news stories, background on political issues, and links to related sites. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/country_profiles/1285915.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 9, 2009


Country Profile: Tajikistan view detail comment email this

Profile of this Soviet republic that became "independent from the Soviet Union in 1991." Includes demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and brief profiles of leaders and media outlets. Site also includes audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/country_profiles/1296639.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent
Last updated Sep 9, 2009


Country Profile: Thailand view detail comment email this

This news site provides an overview of Thailand, including a brief history, profile of leaders, timeline of key events, and description of local media. Features news stories, audio files, and links to related sites. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/country_profiles/1237845.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 9, 2009


Country Profile: The Maldives view detail comment email this

This news site provides an overview of Maldives, including a brief history, profile of leaders, timeline of key events, and description of local media. Features news stories, audio files, and links to related sites. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/country_profiles/1166511.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 9, 2009


Country Profile: The Philippines view detail comment email this

This news site provides an overview of the Philippines, a country "mountainous and prone to earthquakes and eruptions from around 20 active volcanoes. It is often buffeted by typhoons and other storms." Includes a brief history, profile of leaders, timeline of key events, and description of local media. Features news stories, background on political issues, and links to related websites. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/country_profiles/1262783.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 9, 2009


Country Profile: Tonga view detail comment email this

Profile of this "archipelago of more than 170 islands spread over an area of the South Pacific ... [that] is the only remaining Polynesian monarchy." Includes demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and brief listings of leaders and media outlets. Site also includes audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/country_profiles/1300742.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 9, 2009


Country Profile: Turkmenistan view detail comment email this

Profile of this country that is mainly desert "and has the smallest population of the five former Soviet republics in Central Asia." Includes demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and brief listings of leaders and media outlets. Site also includes links to related news stories, and audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/country_profiles/1298497.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 9, 2009


Country Profile: United Arab Emirates view detail comment email this

Profile of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events back to 1820, and information about UAE leaders and media. Site also includes audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/country_profiles/737620.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 9, 2009


Country Profile: Uzbekistan view detail comment email this

Profile of this former Soviet country that is "positioned on the ancient Great Silk Road between Europe and Asia." Includes demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories, and audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/country_profiles/1238242.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 9, 2009


Country Profile: Vietnam view detail comment email this

Profile of Vietnam, which "became a unified country in 1976." Includes demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and brief listings of leaders and media outlets. Site also includes links to related news stories, audio of the national anthem, and video clips. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/country_profiles/1243338.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 9, 2009


Country Profile: Yemen view detail comment email this

Profile of Yemen, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about Yemeni leaders and media. Site also includes audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/country_profiles/784383.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 9, 2009


Egypt view detail comment email this

Provides annotated Web links to information about modern-day Egypt in the areas of economic development, environment, education, history, culture, foreign policy, politics, news, and human rights. From Columbia University Libraries.
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/indiv/africa/cuvl/Egypt.html
Topics: Country Studies by Continent
Last updated Dec 29, 2004


Government Views of Iraq view detail comment email this

A list of links arranged by subject of government documents and other primary resources, most of which are from the United States. "Resources include ... Congressional Hearings and Resolutions, Federal Agency reports, transcripts of press conferences and briefings, USAID Fact Sheets, legislation, news releases and Presidential Communications ... United Nations Security Council Resolutions, the Geneva Conventions and Protocols, [and] selected international treaties." From Grace-Ellen McCrann of the Cohen Library, the City College of New York.
http://www.ccny.cuny.edu/library/Divisions/Government/Iraqbib.html
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, International Law, Treaties, & Agreements, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq
Last updated Jan 27, 2004


Indepth: Iran view detail comment email this

Background and news stories about Iran, covering history, Iran's nuclear program, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, and related topics. Includes a timeline of events from 2002 to the present, quick facts, and news back to 2002. From the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC).
http://www.cbc.ca/news/background/iran/
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World
Last updated Jul 10, 2006


India: A Country Study view detail comment email this

Contains a historical overview, and information on the geography, economy, government, transportation and telecommunications, foreign relations, national security, languages, religions, and people and society of India. Includes a chronology of important events, a glossary, a bibliography, and statistical tables. Searchable. "Completed [in] September 1995." A part of the Web site Country Studies, from the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress.
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/intoc.html
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Government, Government, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Jan 3, 2005


Indonesia WWW Virtual Library: Society and Culture view detail comment email this

Annotated collection of links to Indonesian resources. Topics include history, government, media, and more. A Virtual Library site.
http://coombs.anu.edu.au/WWWVLPages/IndonPages/WWWVL-Indonesia.html
Topics: Country Studies by Continent
Last updated Feb 27, 2005


Indonesia: A Country Study view detail comment email this

Contains a historical overview, and information on the geography, economy, government, transportation and telecommunications, foreign relations, national security, languages, religions, and people and society of Indonesia. Includes a glossary, a bibliography, and statistical tables. Searchable. "Completed [in] November 1992." A part of the Web site Country Studies, from the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress.
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/idtoc.html
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Government, Government, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Aug 16, 2004


Introducing Pakistan view detail comment email this

Basic facts and figures about Pakistan, from the Pakistan government. Covers history, geography, government structure, leaders, symbols, sports, and other topics. Provides data on population, economy and industry, energy, health services, education, transportation, geographical features (such as mountain peaks and passes), and more. From the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Pakistan.
http://www.pak.gov.pk/profile.aspx
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World
Last updated Oct 2, 2006


Iran view detail comment email this

This site provides an annotated list of links to information about Iran. Topics include history, politics, languages, and human rights. From Columbia University Libraries.
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/indiv/mideast/cuvlm/Iran.html
Topics: Country Studies by Continent
Last updated Aug 10, 2004


Iraq: A Country Study view detail comment email this

(Note: last updated 1988.) Part of the Country Studies/Area Handbook series "describing and analyzing [Iraq's] political, economic, social, and national security systems and institutions, and examining the interrelationships of those systems and the ways they are shaped by cultural factors." Searchable. From the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress.
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/iqtoc.html
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Government, Government, Regions of the World, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq
Last updated Mar 9, 2003


Israel: A Country Study view detail comment email this

Contains a historical overview, and information on the geography, economy, government, transportation and telecommunications, foreign relations, national security, languages, religions, and people and society of Israel. Includes a list of political parties and organizations, a glossary, a bibliography, and statistical tables. Searchable. "Completed [in] December 1988." A part of the Web site Country Studies, from the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress.
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/iltoc.html
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Government, Government, International Governments, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Aug 16, 2004


Ivory Coast view detail comment email this

Part of the Country Studies/Area Handbook series "describing and analyzing [Côte d'Ivoire's] political, economic, social, and national security systems and institutions, and examining the interrelationships of those systems and the ways they are shaped by cultural factors." Research completed November 1988. Searchable , can limit your search to one or more countries. From the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress.
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/citoc.html
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Government, Government, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Jul 30, 2000


Japan Reference Page view detail comment email this

Over 4,000 links to sites in and/or about Japan, covering the arts, business, food, society, religion, science, travel, and other topics.
http://www.jref.com/
Topics: Country Studies by Continent
Last updated Jan 13, 2004


Japan-China Relations view detail comment email this

Official documents and data from the Japan Ministry of Foreign Affairs about relations between China and Japan. Provides transcripts of speeches, statements, meeting summaries, and other material. Includes a list of "VIP Visits" from China to Japan and Japan to China (from 1994 to the present). In English and Japanese.
http://www.mofa.go.jp/region/asia-paci/china/
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, International Governments
Last updated Apr 20, 2005


Japan: A Country Study view detail comment email this

Contains a historical overview, and information on the geography, economy, government, transportation and telecommunications, foreign relations, national security, languages, religions, and people and society of Japan. Includes a chronology of major historical periods, a glossary, and a bibliography. "Completed [in] January 1994." A part of the Web site Country Studies, from the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress.
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/jptoc.html
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Government, Government, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Aug 16, 2004


Japan: Bilateral Relations view detail comment email this

Official information from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China about relations between China and Japan. Includes summaries of meetings between officials from both countries, statements from the ministry, and updates on specific issues. Searchable. In Chinese and English.
http://www.fmprc.gov.cn/eng/wjb/zzjg/yzs/gjlb/2721/
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, International Governments
Last updated Oct 6, 2007


Jordan: A Country Study view detail comment email this

Contains a historical overview, and information on the geography, economy, government, transportation and telecommunications, foreign relations, national security, languages, religions, and people and society of Jordan. Includes a glossary, a bibliography, and statistical tables. Searchable. "Completed [in] December 1989." A part of the Web site Country Studies, from the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress.
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/jotoc.html
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Government, Government, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Aug 16, 2004


Kazakstan view detail comment email this

Part of the Country Studies/Area Handbook series "describing and analyzing [Kazakstan's] political, economic, social, and national security systems and institutions, and examining the interrelationships of those systems and the ways they are shaped by cultural factors." Research completed March 1996. From the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress.
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/kztoc.html
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Government, Government, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Jan 26, 2006


Kuwait view detail comment email this

Part of the Country Studies/Area Handbook series "describing and analyzing [Kuwait's] political, economic, social, and national security systems and institutions, and examining the interrelationships of those systems and the ways they are shaped by cultural factors." Research completed January 1993. Searchable , can limit your search to one or more countries. From the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress.
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/kwtoc.html
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Government, Government, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Jul 12, 2004


Laos: A Country Study view detail comment email this

Contains a historical overview, and information on the geography, economy, government, transportation and telecommunications, foreign relations, national security, languages, religions, and people and society of Laos. Includes a chronology of important events, a glossary, a bibliography, and statistical tables. "Completed [in] July 1994." A part of the Web site Country Studies, from the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress.
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/latoc.html
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Government, Government, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Aug 16, 2004


Law Library of Congress: Afghanistan view detail comment email this

Annotated links to government documents and related information about Afghanistan, including constitutions, executive branch, courts, laws, legal guides, and country studies and general resources. From the Law Library of Congress.
http://www.loc.gov/law/help/guide/nations/afghanistan.html
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Government, Government, Nonfiction by Genre, Regions of the World, September 11 & Beyond
Last updated Sep 2, 2008


Law Library of Congress: North Korea view detail comment email this

Collection of links to websites on North Korea government, politics, and law. Includes legal guides, country studies, and links to constitutions and branches of government (where available). From the Law Library of Congress.
http://www.loc.gov/law/help/guide/nations/northkorea.php
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Politics by Place
Last updated Jan 13, 2009


Macau view detail comment email this

Part of the Country Studies/Area Handbook series "describing and analyzing [Macau's] political, economic, social, and national security systems and institutions, and examining the interrelationships of those systems and the ways they are shaped by cultural factors." Research completed August 7. 2000. Searchable , can limit your search to one or more countries. From the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress.
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/motoc.html
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Government, Government, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Apr 2, 2001


Maldives: A Country Study view detail comment email this

Contains a historical overview, and information on the geography, economy, government, transportation and telecommunications, foreign relations, national security, languages, religions, and people and society of Maldives. Includes a chronology of important events, a glossary, a bibliography, and statistical tables. Searchable. "Completed [in] August 1994." A part of the Web site Country Studies, from the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress.
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/mvtoc.html
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Government, Government, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Aug 16, 2004


Middle East & Jewish Studies: Lebanon view detail comment email this

Brief list of links to websites on Lebanon, covering politics, history, economics, environment, languages, and culture. Sources include journal articles, government publications, university and organization websites, and others. From Columbia University Libraries.
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/indiv/mideast/cuvlm/Lebanon.html
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World
Last updated Jan 4, 2006


Middle East Studies Internet Resources: Saudi Arabia view detail comment email this

This site provides annotated links to sources of information about Saudi Arabia. Topics include economics, human rights, and politics. From Columbia University Libraries.
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/indiv/mideast/cuvlm/Saudi.html
Topics: Country Studies by Continent
Last updated Jul 28, 2004


Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan view detail comment email this

A Japanese government site covering current events, foreign policy, economic and regional affairs, and local culture. Also available in Japanese and many other languages.
http://www.mofa.go.jp/
Topics: Country Studies by Continent
Last updated Jun 29, 2007


Mongolia: A Country Study view detail comment email this

Contains a historical overview, and information on the geography, economy, government, transportation and telecommunications, foreign relations, national security, languages, religions, and people and society of Mongolia. Includes a chronology of important events, a glossary, a bibliography, and statistical tables. Searchable. "Completed [in] June 1989." A part of the Web site Country Studies, from the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress.
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/mntoc.html
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Government, Government, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Aug 16, 2004


North Korea view detail comment email this

Part of the Country Studies/Area Handbook series "describing and analyzing [North Korea's] political, economic, social, and national security systems and institutions, and examining the interrelationships of those systems and the ways they are shaped by cultural factors." Research completed June 1993. Searchable , can limit your search to one or more countries. From the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress.
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/kptoc.html
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Government, Government, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Mar 14, 2000


Oman: A Country Study view detail comment email this

Information on the history, geography, economy, government, transportation and telecommunications, foreign relations, national security, languages, religions, and people and society of Oman. Includes a glossary, bibliography, and statistical tables. Searchable. "Completed [in] January 1993." A part of the Web site Country Studies, from the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress.
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/omtoc.html
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Government, Government, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Aug 16, 2004


Pakistan Virtual Library view detail comment email this

An annotated collection of links to websites on Pakistan. Topics include business, computers, education, government, news, travel, and more. A Virtual Library site.
http://www.clas.ufl.edu/users/gthursby/pak/
Topics: Country Studies by Continent
Last updated Feb 14, 2005


Pakistan: A Country Study view detail comment email this

Contains a historical overview, and information on the geography, economy, government, transportation and telecommunications, foreign relations, national security, languages, religions, and people and society of Pakistan. Includes a chronology of important events, a glossary, a bibliography, and statistical tables. Searchable. "Completed [in] April 1994." A part of the Web site Country Studies, from the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress.
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/pktoc.html
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Government, Government, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Aug 16, 2004


Pars Times view detail comment email this

A wide variety of Web resources related to Iran, particularly strong in the areas of business, finance, and economics (the person maintaining this site has an MBA). Searchable.
http://www.parstimes.com/
Topics: Country Studies by Continent
Last updated Aug 10, 2004


Portals to the World: Iraq view detail comment email this

Selected Internet resources on Iraq, organized by such topics as general, business, culture, education, geography, government, history, language, media, religion, tourism, and others. Each category provides a list of annotated links. From the Library of Congress.
http://www.loc.gov/rr/international/amed/iraq/iraq.html
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Government, Government, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Apr 15, 2003


Portals to the World: Kuwait view detail comment email this

Selected Internet resources on Kuwait, organized by such under topics as general, business, culture, education, geography, government, history, language, media, religion, tourism, and others. Each category provides a list of annotated links. From the Library of Congress.
http://www.loc.gov/rr/international/amed/kuwait/kuwait.html
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Government, Government, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Apr 15, 2003


Portals to the World: North Korea view detail comment email this

Selected Internet resources on North Korea, organized by such topics as business, geography, government, media, science, and tourism. Each category provides a list of annotated links. From the Library of Congress.
http://www.loc.gov/rr/international/asian/northkorea/northkorea.html
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Government, Government, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Feb 24, 2005


Portals to the World: Saudi Arabia view detail comment email this

Selected Internet resources on Saudi Arabia, organized by such topics as general, business, culture, education, geography, government, history, language, media, religion, tourism, and others. Each category provides a list of annotated links. From the Library of Congress.
http://www.loc.gov/rr/international/amed/saudiarabia/saudiarabia.html
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Government, Government, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Apr 15, 2003


Portals to the World: Syria view detail comment email this

Internet resources on Syria organized by such topics as general, business, culture, education, geography, government, history, language, media, religion, tourism, and others. From the Library of Congress.
http://www.loc.gov/rr/international/amed/syria/syria.html
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Government, Government, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Apr 15, 2003


Q&A: China and Japan's Troubled Ties view detail comment email this

Questions and answers concerning the history of relations between China and Japan, "the two most powerful countries in Asia." Topics include past and current tensions over history textbooks, maritime borders, access to natural resources (including oil and gas), rights to a group of islands (called Senkaku Islands by Japan and Diaoyu by China), and related topics. Includes links to related stories. From BBC News.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/4443821.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, International Governments
Last updated Sep 8, 2009


Qatar: A Country Study view detail comment email this

Information on the history, geography, economy, government, transportation and telecommunications, foreign relations, national security, languages, religions, and people and society of Qatar. Includes a glossary, bibliography, and statistical tables. Searchable. "Completed [in] January 1993." A part of the Web site Country Studies, from the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress.
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/qatoc.html
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Government, Government, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Aug 16, 2004


Regions and Territories: Cook Islands view detail comment email this

Profile of this "former British protectorate ... [that] is a self-governing state in free association with New Zealand." Its "15 volcanic islands and coral atolls are scattered over 770,000 square miles of the South Pacific." Includes demographic facts, historical overview, a timeline of key event, and brief listings of leaders and media outlets. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/country_profiles/3697804.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 8, 2009


Regions and Territories: French Polynesia view detail comment email this

Profile of this "sprawling possession of France in the Pacific Ocean, made up of 118 volcanic and coral islands and atolls." Tahiti "is the most densely-populated island." Includes demographic facts, historical overview, and brief listings of leaders and media outlets. Also includes links to related news stories. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/country_profiles/3826525.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 9, 2009


Regions and Territories: Guam view detail comment email this

Profile of the "tropical island of Guam, a US territory in the western Pacific, [which] is a keystone of American military strategy in the region." Includes demographic facts, historical overview, and brief listings of leaders and media outlets. Also includes links to related news stories. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/country_profiles/4102043.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 9, 2009


Regions and Territories: Hong Kong view detail comment email this

Profile of Hong Kong ("the former British colony [that] became a special administrative region of China in 1997"), including demographic facts, historical overview, and information about leaders and media. Includes links to news stories related to Tung Chee-hwa, "Hong Kong's first post-colonial leader, [who] resigned in March 2005." From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/country_profiles/3650337.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Mar 16, 2005


Regions and Territories: Macau view detail comment email this

Profile of Macau (or Macao), "a special administrative region of China." This "former Portuguese colony, a near neighbour of Hong Kong, occupies a small peninsula and two islands off China's southern coast." Includes demographic facts, historical overview, and brief listings of leaders and media outlets. Also includes links to related news stories. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/country_profiles/4080105.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 9, 2009


Regions and Territories: New Caledonia view detail comment email this

Profile of this "French overseas territory in the Pacific" that "possesses around a quarter of the world's nickel deposits." Includes demographic facts, historical overview, and brief listings of leaders and media outlets. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/country_profiles/3921323.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 9, 2009


Regions and Territories: Niue view detail comment email this

Profile of this island ("home to fewer than 2,000 islanders"), which "operates in free association with New Zealand." Includes demographic facts, historical overview, and brief listings of leaders and media outlets. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/country_profiles/4200400.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 9, 2009


Republic of Uzbekistan: Portal of the State of Authority view detail comment email this

This official government site provides information on the president, Oliy Majlis, the Cabinet of Ministers, the courts, and other administrative bodies. Features brief information on Uzbekistan's population, geography, international relationships, investment opportunities, education system, and historical monuments. Searchable.
http://www.gov.uz/
Topics: Country Studies by Continent
Last updated Sep 19, 2006


Tajikistan view detail comment email this

Part of the Country Studies/Area Handbook series "describing and analyzing [Tajikistan's] political, economic, social, and national security systems and institutions, and examining the interrelationships of those systems and the ways they are shaped by cultural factors." Research completed March 1996. Searchable , can limit your search to one or more countries. From the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress.
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/tjtoc.html
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Government, Government, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Mar 27, 2000


Thailand: A Country Study view detail comment email this

Contains a historical overview, and information on the geography, economy, government, transportation and telecommunications, foreign relations, national security, languages, religions, and people and society of Thailand. Includes a glossary, a bibliography, and statistical tables. Searchable. "Completed [in] September 1987." A part of the Web site Country Studies, from the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress.
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/thtoc.html
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Government, Government, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Jan 3, 2005


Trends in Japan view detail comment email this

This site introduces "the latest developments in Japanese business, entertainment, fashion, science, society, sports, and more through short, engaging dispatches." Diverse topics include free newspapers, sweets made to look like hamburgers and other fast food, bottled tap water, the return of platform shoes, and shiny mud balls. Includes articles back to the mid-1990s. "Part of Web Japan, which is sponsored by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA)."
http://web-japan.org/trends/
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Society & Social Science
Last updated Jan 25, 2006


Turkmenistan: A Country Study view detail comment email this

Information on the history, geography, economy, government, transportation and telecommunications, foreign relations, national security, languages, religions, and people and society of Turkmenistan. Includes a glossary, bibliography, and statistical tables. Searchable. "Completed [in] March 1996." A part of the Web site Country Studies, from the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress.
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/tmtoc.html
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Government, Government, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Aug 16, 2004


U.S. Department of State: Korea, North view detail comment email this

Central page for U.S. Department of State materials on North Korea. Provides statements and briefings (back to 2001), press releases, reports (including annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices and International Religious Freedom reports), background material, and related documents.
http://www.state.gov/p/eap/ci/kn/
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, International Governments
Last updated Jun 20, 2006


United Arab Emirates view detail comment email this

Part of the Country Studies/Area Handbook series "describing and analyzing [United Arab Emirates's] political, economic, social, and national security systems and institutions, and examining the interrelationships of those systems and the ways they are shaped by cultural factors." Research completed January 1993. Searchable , can limit your search to one or more countries. From the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress.
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/aetoc.html
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Government, Government, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Jul 13, 2004


Uzbekistan: A Country Study view detail comment email this

Contains a historical overview, and information on the geography, economy, government, transportation and telecommunications, foreign relations, national security, languages, religions, and people and society of Uzbekistan. Includes a glossary, a bibliography, and statistical tables. Searchable. "Completed [in] March 1996." A part of the Web site Country Studies, from the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress.
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/uztoc.html
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Government, Government, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Aug 16, 2004


Vietnam view detail comment email this

Part of the Country Studies/Area Handbook series "describing and analyzing [Vietnam's] political, economic, social, and national security systems and institutions, and examining the interrelationships of those systems and the ways they are shaped by cultural factors." Research completed December 1987. Searchable , can limit your search to one or more countries. From the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress.
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/vntoc.html
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Government, Government, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated


Virtual Israel Experience view detail comment email this

Designed for those planning a trip or just wanting to learn more about Israel, this self-guided tour allows users to choose a personal itinerary or follow a set path to see the country and study its history, archaeology, politics, religions, and society and culture. Features essays, images, and links to additional information. Also includes a quiz. From a nonpartisan organization formed to strengthen the U.S.-Israel relationship.
http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsource/vie/vietoc.html
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Government, Government, International Governments, Nonfiction by Genre, Regions of the World, Travel Sites by Continent
Last updated Jan 12, 2005


The War on Terrorism - Iraq view detail comment email this

Librarian-selected and annotated links to Iraq-related websites, including country information; government reports; maps; military and war-related sites; news-related sites and special news reports; nongovernmental organizations; reports from other organizations; Saddam Hussein; sanctions, human rights, and the anti-war movement; and United Nations and weapons inspection sites. From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06003/637667.stm
Topics: Activism, Country Studies by Continent, Government, Regions of the World, Terrorism, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq
Last updated Jan 28, 2006


The World Factbook: Georgia view detail comment email this

Key facts, statistics, demographics, maps, and a concise history of Georgia (the country). From "The World Factbook," published annually by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/gg.html
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Government, Government, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Jul 30, 2009


The World Factbook: North Korea view detail comment email this

Key facts, maps, statistics, demographics, and a nutshell history of North Korea. From "The World Factbook," published annually by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/kn.html
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Government, Government, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Jul 30, 2009


The World Factbook: Saudi Arabia view detail comment email this

Key facts, maps, statistics, demographics, and a nutshell history of Saudi Arabia. From "The World Factbook," published annually by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/sa.html
Topics: Country Studies by Continent
Last updated Jul 30, 2009


The World Factbook: Syria view detail comment email this

Key facts, maps, statistics, demographics, and a nutshell history of Syria. From "The World Factbook," published annually by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/sy.html
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Government, Government, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Jul 30, 2009




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