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Europe
 Websites presented in alphabetical order aboutmalta.com (formerly Grazio's Malta) 
 This is a comprehensive site with extensive information and links for Malta, that includes graphics, statistics, tourist information, government and law, history, language, food and drink, and more. http://aboutmalta.com/index.shtml Topics: Country Studies by Continent Last updated May 28, 2000 Austria
Part of the Country Studies/Area Handbook series "describing and analyzing [Austria'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 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/attoc.html Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Government, Government, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 6, 2004 Austrian Press and Information Service
An overview of Austrian history, politics, economy, science, and culture. Also find news, details about the Austria embassy and consulate, and tips for Americans visiting Austria and Austrians in the U.S. From the Austrian Embassy, Washington, D.C. http://www.austria.org Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World Last updated Jan 18, 2006 Background Note: Macedonia
This country profile provides a brief history and information about Macedonia's government and political conditions, economy, defense, and foreign relations. Also includes links to travel and business information. From the U.S. Department of State. http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/26759.htm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated May 18, 2004 Bahrain
Part of the Country Studies/Area Handbook series "describing and analyzing [Bahrain'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/bhtoc.html Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Government, Government, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Feb 29, 2000 Baltic Sea States
A directory of over 2,500 Web resources about the Baltic Sea region. Includes briefly annotated links to archives and libraries, organizations, academic and research programs, news sources, and other information about the region. Searchable. From the library at Södertörns University College in Sweden. http://bibl.sh.se/baltic/ Topics: Country Studies by Continent Last updated Sep 29, 2007 Basque Fatherland and Liberty (ETA) [Euskadi ta Askatasuna]
Questions and answers about "[a] leftist group that uses terrorism in hopes of forming an independent Basque state in parts of northern Spain and southwest France." Discusses organization history and terrorist attacks for which the ETA has been implicated. From the Council on Foreign Relations. http://www.cfr.org/publication/9271/ Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Terrorism Last updated Mar 29, 2006 Basque Library
This site serves as a gateway to resources on Basque culture, including newspapers and other media, government, language, genealogy, music, dance, theater, food, and tourism. Also includes the searchable Basque Film Archive comprising "the largest collection of Basque cinematographic materials outside of Spain and France." From the University of Nevada, Reno Libraries. Note: films can only be viewed at the University of Nevada, Reno. http://www.knowledgecenter.unr.edu/basquelibrary/ Topics: Country Studies by Continent Last updated Mar 1, 2009 Belarus
Part of the Country Studies/Area Handbook series "describing and analyzing [Belarus'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 1995. 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/bytoc.html Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Government, Government, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated BRAMA: Gateway Ukraine
News about Ukraine and Ukrainians. Includes classified ads, an events calendar, directory of Ukrainian organizations; history of Ukraine, message forums, image gallery, directory of related links, and an overview of social issues, holidays, traditions, and folklore. Parts of this site available only in Ukrainian. Searchable and browsable. From an organization whose purpose is "to participate in the acquaintance, re-acquaintance, and evolution of Ukrainian culture throughout the world in both traditional and untraditional settings." http://www.brama.com/ Topics: Country Studies by Continent Last updated Sep 28, 2008 Country Profile: Andorra
Profile of this tiny principality "almost hidden on the border between France and Spain." 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/europe/country_profiles/992562.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 4, 2009 Country Profile: Austria
Profile of Austria, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events back to 1918, and information about Austrian 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/europe/country_profiles/1032215.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 4, 2009 Country Profile: Belarus
Profile of this "former Soviet republic [that] was occupied by the Nazis between 1941 and 1944." 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/europe/country_profiles/1102180.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 4, 2009 Country Profile: Bosnia-Hercegovina
Profile of the Republic of Bosnia-Hercegovina, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events back to 1908 when it was annexed to Austria-Hungary, and information about leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories (on topics such as the 1994 Sarajevo and 1995 Srebrenica massacres), and audio of the national anthem and some news stories. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/country_profiles/1066886.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 4, 2009 Country Profile: Bulgaria
This news site provides an overview of Bulgaria, including a brief history, profile of leaders, timeline of key events, and description of local media. Features news stories, audio files, 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/1059735.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Croatia
This news site provides an overview of Croatia, including a brief history, profile of leaders, timeline of key events, and description of local media. Features news stories, audio files, 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/1097128.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Cyprus
This news site provides an overview of Cyprus, including background on Greek and Turkish conflicts over the island, profiles of Cypriot leaders, a timeline of key events back to 1914, and a description of local media. Includes links to news stories and related sites, and audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/country_profiles/1016541.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Czech Republic
Profile of this country that was "part of Czechoslovakia until ... January 1993." Includes demographic facts, historical overview, timelines of key events (for the Czech Republic and Czechoslovakia), 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/europe/country_profiles/1108489.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Denmark
Profile of this Nordic country, including 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/europe/country_profiles/1032760.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Estonia
This news site provides an overview of Estonia, 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/europe/country_profiles/1106425.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Finland
Profile of this Nordic country that had been ruled by Sweden and Russia much of the time prior to the early 20th century. 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/europe/country_profiles/1023629.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
Profile of this Balkan country, which was formerly part of Yugoslavia. Includes demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events (and a timeline about Yugoslavia), 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/europe/country_profiles/1067125.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: France
Profile of France, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events back to 1914, and information about French 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/europe/country_profiles/998481.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Georgia
Profile of Georgia from a journalistic perspective. Includes news and news analysis, multimedia features, demographic and economic facts, historical overview and timeline, related links, and information about leaders and media. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/country_profiles/1102477.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Government, Government, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Germany
Profile of Germany, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events back to 1914, and information about leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/country_profiles/1047864.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Greece
Profile of this country that is "situated in the far south of the Balkan peninsula." Includes demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events back to 1924, 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/europe/country_profiles/1009249.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Hungary
Profile of this country with a "varied culture reflecting its mix of peoples -- the majority Magyars, and Roma, German, Slovak, Croat, Serb and Romanian minorities." 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/europe/country_profiles/1049641.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent Last updated Oct 2, 2006 Country Profile: Iceland
Profile of this "North Atlantic island famous for its hot springs and geysers, ... [and which] has numerous active volcanoes." 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/europe/country_profiles/1025227.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Ireland
Profile of the Republic of Ireland, formed from 26 counties that gained independence from Britain in the 1920s. Includes demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events back to 1914, 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/europe/country_profiles/1038581.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Italy
Profile of Italy, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events back to 1915, and information about Italian leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). Note: the audio files do not work. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/country_profiles/1065345.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Kazakhstan
Profile of this ethnically diverse country, "with the Kazakhs making up over half the population, the Russians comprising just over a quarter, and smaller minorities of Ukrainians, Germans, Chechens, Kurds, Koreans and Central Asian ethnic groups accounting for the rest." 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/1298071.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Latvia
Profile of the country, which is the geographic "middle of the three former Soviet Baltic republics." Includes demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events back to 1918, 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/europe/country_profiles/1106666.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Liechtenstein
Profile of the "Principality of Liechtenstein ... a tiny, landlocked country much of whose wealth is based on its status as a low tax haven." Includes demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events back to 1719, 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/europe/country_profiles/1066002.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Lithuania
This news site provides an overview of Lithuania including key facts, political leaders, and notes on the media. Features a brief history and timeline of key events dating from 1915. Includes news stories and links to related sites. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/country_profiles/1106095.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Malta
Profile of this island-nation located between Europe and North Africa. 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/europe/country_profiles/1045691.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Moldova
Profile of this country "sandwiched between Romania and Ukraine, ... [which] emerged as an independent republic following the collapse of the USSR in 1991." 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/europe/country_profiles/3038982.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Monaco
Profile of Monaco, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events back to 1297, and information about its leaders and media. Includes related links. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/country_profiles/2530481.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Norway
Profile of the Norway. Includes demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events back to 1905 (when the "Norwegian parliament, the Storting, proclaim[ed] independence from Sweden"), 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/europe/country_profiles/1023276.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Poland
This news site provides an overview of Poland, 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/1054681.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Portugal
Profile of Portugal, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events back to 1908, and information about Portuguese 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/europe/country_profiles/994099.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, History By Place, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Romania
This news site provides an overview of Romania, 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/europe/country_profiles/1057466.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Russia
Profile of Russia, including demographic facts, historical overview, timelines of key events for Russia and for the Soviet Union (1917-1991), and information about leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories, and audio of the national anthem and selected news stories. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/country_profiles/1102275.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: San Marino
Profile of this tiny landlocked republic that is surrounded by Italy. Includes demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and brief listings of leaders and media outlets. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/country_profiles/2669927.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Serbia and Montenegro
Profile of this country, the union of which "was voted into existence by the Yugoslav parliament in February 2003." Includes demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events back to 2000, and information about leaders and media. 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/europe/country_profiles/1039269.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Slovakia
Profile of this country that was part of Czechoslovakia until 1993. Includes demographic facts, historical overview, timelines of key events for Slovakia and Czechoslovakia, 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/europe/country_profiles/1108491.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Slovenia
This news site provides an overview of Slovenia, 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/europe/country_profiles/1097296.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Spain
Profile of Spain, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events back to 1936, and information about leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories, and audio of the national anthem and selected news stories. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/country_profiles/991960.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Sweden
Profile of this Nordic country, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events back to 1905 (when the "union between Sweden and Norway peacefully dissolved"), 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/europe/country_profiles/1021823.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Switzerland
This news site provides an overview of Switzerland, including basic facts, profile of leaders, timeline of key events, and description of local media. Features news stories, an audio file of the Swiss national anthem, and links to related sites. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/country_profiles/1035212.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: The Netherlands
Profile of this country where "almost 20% of the total area ... is water." Includes demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events back to 1914, 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/europe/country_profiles/1043423.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 9, 2009 Country Profile: Turkey
Profile of this country that was "once the centre of the Ottoman Empire." Includes demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events back to 1923 (when the "assembly declare[d] Turkey a republic and Kemal Ataturk as president"), 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/europe/country_profiles/1022222.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 9, 2009 Country Profile: Ukraine
Profile of Ukraine, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events back to 1917, and information about Ukrainian 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/europe/country_profiles/1102303.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 29, 2008 Country Profile: United Kingdom
Profile of this country "made up of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland." Includes demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events back to 1914, and information about leaders and media. 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/europe/country_profiles/1038758.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 9, 2009 Country Profile: Vatican
Profile of the Vatican, "the smallest independent state in the world and the residence of the spiritual leadership of the Roman Catholic church." Includes demographic facts, historical overview, 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/europe/country_profiles/1066140.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 9, 2009 Cyprus
Part of the Country Studies/Area Handbook series "describing and analyzing [Cyprus'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 1991. 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/cytoc.html Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Government, Government, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Czech Republic
This site covers basic facts and figures about the Czech Republic, education, economy, religion, folklore, military status, national holidays, tourist information, and tidbits about famous people. Includes political, historical, and cultural information about Czechoslovakia through 1993, and information about the Czech Republic after the 1993 split of Czechoslovakia into the Czech Republic and Slovakia, as well as the republic's admission to NATO (1999) and the European Union (2004). http://www.czech.cz/en Topics: Country Studies by Continent Last updated Mar 27, 2009 Czechoslovakia
Part of the Country Studies/Area Handbook series "describing and analyzing [Czechoslovakia'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 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/cstoc.html Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Government, Government, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Feb 29, 2000 Directgov [UK]
A directory of United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland) government information and services. Searchable and browsable. http://www.direct.gov.uk/ Topics: Country Studies by Continent Last updated Oct 5, 2007 Estonia
Part of the Country Studies/Area Handbook series "describing and analyzing [Estonia'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 1995. 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/eetoc.html Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Government, Government, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Aug 31, 2004 Europa: European Commission: Enlargement
Official information about the process of the European Union (EU) to add new countries to its membership in order "to unite Europe peacefully after generations of division and conflict." Provides a FAQ, country profiles, arguments and public opinion, and documents related to the expansion. Available in several languages. http://ec.europa.eu/enlargement/index_en.htm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, International Governments, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Jan 11, 2007 Euskadi/Basque Country
Historical, government, language, cultural, business, and tourism information about the Basque region of Spain in the Pyrenees. Also includes information about Basques living abroad and image galleries. Searchable. Available in several European languages. http://www.euskadi.net/ Topics: Country Studies by Continent Last updated Sep 29, 2007 Faroe Islands: Message From the Sea
Companion website to a 2007 PBS Frontline World program about a "landmark 20-year study of Faroese children [that] has found that high levels of methyl mercury and other contaminants in the whale meat are harmful to a child's neurological development." Provides background about the Faroe Islands (a "self-governing protectorate of Denmark") and its history of whale hunting, whaling policy, mercury, and related topics. Also includes a photo essay and sound clips of Faroese music. http://www.pbs.org/frontlineworld/stories/faroe605/ Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Industries, Pollutants & Toxic Substances Last updated Jul 23, 2007 Finland
Part of the Country Studies/Area Handbook series "describing and analyzing [Finland'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 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/fitoc.html Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Government, Government, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Generalitat de Catalunya: Catalonia
Guide to this region in Spain "bounded on the east by the Mediterranean Sea, on the north by France and Andorra, and on the west and south by the autonomous communities of Aragon and Valencia." Features tourist materials (for Barcelona, Costa Brava, and other destinations), and essays about the Catalan language, Catalonia history, politics, national symbols, cuisine, and more. In English, Catalan, and Spanish. From the Government of Catalonia's official website. http://www.gencat.net/catalunya/eng/ Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Travel Sites by Continent Last updated Jun 27, 2006 German Studies Web
A searchable and browsable directory of links to "scholarly resources in German Studies, including all German-speaking countries." Topics include books, information technology and librarianship, literature, art, German-language newspapers, library catalogs, reference sources, and digital texts and images. Briefly annotated. http://www.dartmouth.edu/~wess/ Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Languages Last updated Aug 15, 2004 Germany Online: Top Links to Culture and Society
Categorized directory of annotated links to Internet resources on Germany and its arts, culture, language, economy, politics, law, science, tourist accommodations and attractions, cities, media, and more. The directory is available in English and German; the resources linked to are in a variety of languages including German, English, Spanish, French, and Italian. From the Goethe-Institut Inter Nationes. Searchable. http://www.goethe.de/lks/enindex.htm Topics: Country Studies by Continent Last updated Aug 18, 2002 Germany: A Country Study
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 Germany. Includes a glossary, a bibliography, statistical tables, and "English Equivalents of Selected German Place-Names." Searchable. "Completed [in] November 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/detoc.html Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Government, Government, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Aug 16, 2004 Global Irish Search Engine
A directory of Irish resources on the Internet with a global perspective. Searchable, and browsable by topic (including business, entertainment, health, hobbies, shopping, reference, and education). http://www.globalirish.com/ Topics: Country Studies by Continent Last updated Jul 1, 2004 Government of Gibraltar
The official site for Gibraltar provides information about the history, government, laws, port, business, culture, geography, weather, and tourism of this small country in the western Mediterranean that has been linked to Great Britain since 1830. Also includes information about "the Barbary Apes, the only wild primates in all Europe." http://www.gibraltar.gov.gi/ Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Travel Sites by Continent Last updated Nov 18, 2003 Hungary: A Country Study
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 Hungary. Includes a chronology of important events, a glossary, a bibliography, and statistical tables. Searchable. "Completed [in] September 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/hutoc.html Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Government, Government, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Aug 16, 2004 Latvia: A Country Study
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 Latvia. Includes a chronology of important events, a glossary, a bibliography, and statistical tables. "Completed [in] January 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/lvtoc.html Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Government, Government, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Aug 16, 2004 Lithuania Online
A directory of Web sites from and about Lithuania. Searchable by keyword, and browsable by category (including news, business, travel, leisure, and music). Also available in Lithuanian. http://www.online.lt/ Topics: Country Studies by Continent Last updated Jul 4, 2004 Lithuania: A Country Study
Information on the history, geography, economy, government, foreign relations, national security, and people and society of Lithuania. Includes a glossary and bibliography. "Completed [in] January 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/lttoc.html Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Government, Government, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Aug 16, 2004 Mat'Kurja
In addition to containing a subject directory of Web sites related to Slovenia, this site provides an overview the people, languages, holidays, economy, geography, culture, government, and history of the European country. http://www.matkurja.com/en/ Topics: Country Studies by Continent Last updated Jan 2, 2005 Moldova: A Country Study
Information on the history, geography, economy, government, foreign relations, national security, languages, religions, and people and society of Moldova. Includes a chronology of notable events, a glossary, and a bibliography. "Completed [in] June 1995." Searchable. A part of the Country Studies website from the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress. http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/mdtoc.html Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Government, Government, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Jan 26, 2006 The Nordic Pages
A directory of websites providing information about Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and related regions. Topics include official sites, news and media, cities, tourism, culture, economy, and education. Not annotated. http://www.markovits.com/nordic/ Topics: Country Studies by Continent Last updated Aug 7, 2005 The Official Yearbook of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
"The definitive overview of the UK in text, figures, tables, maps, charts" includes statistics in areas such as education, health, science, agriculture, and much more. You can view the entire yearbook online or download the information to your computer. "Information on England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland is included throughout, and in separate introductory chapters." Formerly known as the Britain Yearbook. http://www.statistics.gov.uk/statbase/Product.asp?vlnk=5703&More=N Topics: Country Studies by Continent Last updated Oct 18, 2007 Poland: A Country Study
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 Poland. Includes a glossary, a bibliography, and statistical tables. Searchable. "Completed [in] October 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/pltoc.html Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Government, Government, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Jan 31, 2005 Portals to the World: Turkey
Selected Internet resources on Turkey, 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/turkey/turkey.html Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Government, Government, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Apr 15, 2003 Portugal
Part of the Country Studies/Area Handbook series "describing and analyzing [Portugal'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. From the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress. http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/pttoc.html Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Government, Government, History By Place, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Oct 26, 2004 Publication Hub: Gateway to UK National Statistics
This searchable, browsable government site provides national and local data for vital statistics, census, economic, employment data, health, crime, education, and much more. http://www.statistics.gov.uk/hub/index.html Topics: Country Studies by Continent Last updated Sep 14, 2009 Rampant Scotland
An annotated directory of "13,000+ Scottish-related Links, regularly updated," plus a number of onsite articles and "features on Scotland and the Scots," including a newsletter and photographs. http://www.rampantscotland.com/ Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Travel Sites by Continent Last updated Sep 26, 2007 Regions and Territories: Abkhazia
Profile of this European region "situated in the north-western corner of Georgia with the Black Sea to the south-west and the Caucasus mountains and Russia to the north-east." It has battled for "independence from Georgia since the collapse of the USSR." 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/europe/3261059.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Regions and Territories: Ajaria
Profile of this European "mountainous semi-autonomous region of Georgia ... [which] is situated on the Black Sea coast on Georgia's southwestern border with Turkey." 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/europe/country_profiles/3520322.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Regions and Territories: Ceuta, Melilla
Profile of these two cities on the coast of Morocco that are controlled by Spain. "Madrid says the urban enclaves are integral parts of Spain. They are surrounded by Morocco, which views the Spanish presence as anachronistic and claims sovereignty." 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/europe/country_profiles/4209538.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Regions and Territories: Chechnya
Profile of the southern Russian Republic of Chechnya, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events dating back to 1858, and information about Chechen leaders and media. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/country_profiles/2565049.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, History By Place, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Regions and Territories: Corsica
Profile of this Mediterranean island that is a region of France. 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/europe/country_profiles/3028038.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Regions and Territories: Dagestan
Profile of "the Russian Republic of Dagestan, which translates as 'land of the mountains,' [and] is situated in Russia's turbulent North Caucasus with Chechnya and Georgia to the west, Azerbaijan to the south and the Caspian Sea to the east." 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/europe/country_profiles/3659904.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Regions and Territories: Faroe Islands
Profile of this "archipelago of 18 islands in the North Atlantic," which is "an autonomous region of Denmark." Includes demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and brief listings of leaders and media outlets. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/country_profiles/3434335.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 9, 2009 Regions and Territories: Gibraltar
Profile of the "British overseas territory of Gibraltar, a limestone outcrop on the southern tip of the Iberian peninsula." It "occupies a commanding position at the western gateway to the Mediterranean Sea." Includes demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, 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/europe/country_profiles/3851047.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 9, 2009 Regions and Territories: Greenland
Profile of "the world's largest island. Formerly a province of Denmark, it gained the status of an autonomous Danish dependent territory with limited self-government as well as its own parliament in 1979." Includes demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, 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/europe/country_profiles/1023393.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 9, 2009 Regions and Territories: Ingushetia
Profile of "the Republic of Ingushetia in the Russian North Caucasus." The "overwhelming majority of the population is Muslim." Includes history of this area, demographic facts, and information about the current president. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/country_profiles/3829691.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 9, 2009 Regions and Territories: Kabardino-Balkaria
Profile of this "Russian North Caucasus republic ... [that] has fallen prey to the instability afflicting other parts of the region and to the contagion of conflict in nearby Chechnya." Includes history of this area, demographic facts, and information about the current president. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/country_profiles/4338292.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 9, 2009 Regions and Territories: Kalmykia
Profile of "the Republic of Kalmykia [which] is a constituent republic of the Russian Federation situated south of the Volga on the north-western shores of the Caspian Sea." 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/europe/country_profiles/4580467.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 9, 2009 Regions and Territories: Kosovo
Profile of this UN-administered "landlocked province within the union of Serbia and Montenegro." Includes demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, 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/europe/country_profiles/3524092.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 9, 2009 Regions and Territories: Nagorno-Karabakh
Profile of this area "situated in south-western Azerbaijan." This history of the area is dominated by "[an] ongoing bitter rivalry for control between ethnic Armenians and Azeris [that] has roots dating back well over a century into competition between Christian Armenian and Muslim Turkic and Persian influences." 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/europe/country_profiles/3658938.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 9, 2009 Regions and Territories: North Ossetia
Profile of this Russian region in the North Caucasus. Includes history of this area, demographic facts, and information about the current president. Also includes links to news stories about the 2004 Beslan school siege. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/country_profiles/3621698.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 9, 2009 Regions and Territories: Northern Ireland
Profile of "[this] part of the United Kingdom." Includes demographic facts, historical overview, and brief listings of leaders and media outlets. Also includes links to related news stories, with a focus on stories about the IRA (Irish Republican Army). From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/country_profiles/4172307.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 9, 2009 Regions and Territories: South Ossetia
Profile of this European area in Georgia, which "is separated from North Ossetia, which is in Russia, by the border between the two countries running high in the Caucasus." Includes demographic facts, historical overview, and brief listings of leaders and media outlets. Includes links to news about the Georgia-Russia conflict. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/country_profiles/3797729.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 9, 2009 Regions and Territories: Trans-Dniester
Profile of "the separatist region of Trans-Dniester -- a narrow strip of land between the Dniester river and the Ukrainian border -- [that] proclaimed independence from Moldova in 1990." 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/europe/country_profiles/3641826.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 9, 2009 Republic of Kalmykia
"The Republic of Kalmykia is one of the member republics of the Russian Federation." It "stretches to the south-east of the European part of Russia between the Volga and Don rivers." This site provides a history of the republic, a map, and information about its leadership, capital (Elista), economy, culture, sports, natural resources, and more. http://www.kalmykiaembassy.ru/html/eindex.html Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World Last updated May 27, 2005 Romania: A Country Study
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 Romania. Includes a glossary, a bibliography, and statistical tables. Searchable. "Completed [in] July 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/rotoc.html Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Government, Government, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Nov 29, 2004 Russia: A Country Study
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 Russia. Includes a chronology of important events, a glossary, a bibliography, and statistical tables. Searchable. "Completed [in] July 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/rutoc.html Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Government, Government, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Aug 16, 2004 Saudi Arabia: A Country Study
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 Saudi Arabia. Includes a glossary, a bibliography, and statistical tables. Searchable. "Completed [in] December 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/satoc.html Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Government, Government, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Aug 16, 2004 Serbian Government
Official background and news from this region that, along with Montenegro, was one of the two republics still left in the old Yugoslav federation. Includes basic facts and statistics, and material about the government and politics, the economy, corruption, culture, sports, Kosovo, and more. Available in several languages. http://www.srbija.gov.rs/?change_lang=en Topics: Country Studies by Continent Last updated Mar 27, 2009 Spain: A Country Study
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 Spain. Includes 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/estoc.html Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Government, Government, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Aug 16, 2004 This is Finland
This official government site contains basic facts about Finland and its national symbols; a chronology of Finnish history; an overview of Finland's economy, industry, and foreign policy; famous Finns; and more. Available in Spanish, French, German, and Russian. http://finland.fi/Public/default.aspx Topics: Country Studies by Continent Last updated Sep 28, 2009 The World Factbook: Italy
Key facts, statistics, demographics, maps, and a concise history of Italy. From "The World Factbook," published annually by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/it.html Topics: Country Studies by Continent Last updated Jul 30, 2009 The World Factbook: Turkey
Key facts, maps, statistics, demographics, and a nutshell history of Turkey. From "The World Factbook," published annually by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/tu.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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