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Library of Congress
Country Studies
Find all kinds of information here on countries
around the world.
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InfoPlease--Countries
Online
An almanac with timely data on countries
from geographical information to literacy rates.
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there!
CIA World Factbook
Presented by the CIA, here you can find all
kinds of information on countries around the world.
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there!
Background Notes
Presented by the U.S. State Department, fact
sheets on world countries.
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there!
LANIC--Latin American Network
Information Center
Information on Latin American Countries
as well as data on economics, government, education, recreation and much more.
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National Atlas
the National Atlas of the United States focuses on providing
you with information about America. But in recent years we have partnered with
atlas programs in Mexico and Canada to compile authoritative and reliable geographic
information that covers North America. Included are topics such as Water, People,
Transportation, Geology, Hstory, Environmnet, Climate, Agriculture, Biology
and Boundries.
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Infonation
Select up to seven countries. Then, proceed to the data
menu where you select statistics and other data fields for comparison on economy,
geography, social indicators and population.
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there!
Your
Nation
Select two countries compare statistics for infant mortality
rate, GDP, airports, inflation, literacy and much more.
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CountryWatch.com
Find information on just about every country in the world
including: economic, environmental, political and cultural facts and statistics.
Also provided are current news articles from all over the globe.
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Countries
of the World
Profiles the nations of the world. View maps and flags
or listen to national anthems. There are over 1,400 pages of written text on
the nations.
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there!
Galile--Area Studies and Ethnic
Studies
Country information for all regions of the
world.
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there!
Linking The World
Information about countries divided down
by regions. Find information about their architecture, environment, geography,
population, languages, religions, foods, history, economy, arts, sports, holidays
and festivals.
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National Holidays
National holidays organized by country.
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Mapquest.com
Get directions, find locations and more.
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United Nations Cartographic
Section
Great, full page maps around the world.
One can find a map of the world in 1945 as well.
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there!
National Geographic Atlas-Xpeditions
Customize your maps to include just the
outline, or more detailed images. Very well done.
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there!
National Geographic MapMachine
Use this site to locate Themes, historical
maps, flags street maps and more.
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MapTech
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Altapedia
Full color physical and political maps as
well as key facts and statistics on countries of the world.
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there!
Outline Maps
Full color physical and political maps.
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Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection
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Map Collections 1500-1999
from the Library of Congress
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Historic Panramic Maps and Photographs
from the Library of Congress
Select one of the United States,
or try foreign and locate maps and old photographs of an area.
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International
Cuisine Recipes
A great site to find links to many international
recipes.
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International
Recipes
Recipes from Africa, Asia, North America, Europe,
South America and the Carribean.
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here for more]
Recipes
International Recipes
Recipes from Africa, Asia, Australia, New Zealand
Europe, Middle East, North America, South America and Soul Food.
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here for more]
Ask Asia
Look for information on facts and
the cultures of Asia.
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Cultural Exhibits
from Minnesota State University
Aging, Anthropology,Foods, Kinship, Language, Minnesota
Cultures, Music, New World Cultures, Old World Cultures, People, Plants & Animals,Populations,
and Religions from Minnesota State University.
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Currency Converter
Convert any currency from one country to
another easily.
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Currency Exchange
Rates Conversion Calculator
Convert any currency from one country to
another easily.
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Global Information
Network Currency Converter
Convert any currency from one country to
another easily.
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InfoPlease--World
Statistics
Data on demographics around the world such as population,
unemployment, infant mortality, women, armed conflicts and communications.
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United Nations
Statistics Division
Statistics from selected portions of UN
Statistical Publications.
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International
Database
Statistical tables of demographic and socioeconomic
facts for 227 countries.
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there!
UNESCO Institute
for Statistics
Seventeen selected tables from the UNESCO Statistical Yearbook,
World Education Indicators, and a database with other educational, cultural,
and scientific statistics and other selected publications which may be downloaded.
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there!
WHO Statistical Information
System
Statistical information on the health of people around the
world. Search by country and health question to locate specific information.
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Statistical
Agencies (International)
Statistics provided by countries around the world. Select
your country from the alphabetical list to find available data.
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there!
Europa Eurostat
Statistical Office of the European Communities.
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there!
World Directory of Think Tanks
Organized by country, this directory offers links to information
and homepages of more than 250 policy-making organizations around the world.
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there!
Global Urban Indicators Database
Detailed socioeconomic indicators for 237 cities in 110
countries,, mostly in the Third World. Data includes poverty level and percent
in poverty,
family income distribution, per capital gross city product (under health), size
of school classrooms, per capita murder rates, home ownership, and land use
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Internet Public Library Online
Newspapers
Locate hundreds of newspapers, magazines and media throughout
the world.
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there!
Lonely Planet
Information on events, attractions, history
and more from this guidebook.
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Travelocity
Use the Guides and Advice tab to find attractions, etc.
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Expedia
Use the destinations/interests tab to find information on
attractions, weather and more.
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CDC Travelers' Health
Find out what health precautions and vaccinations should
be taken when visiting foreign countries.
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MD Travel Health
Find out what health precautions and vaccinations should
be taken when visiting foreign countries.
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there!
Igougo
Visitors write in journal format their experiences and often
recommendations for dining, attractions, transportation, lodging, culture, and
nightlife.
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there!
Frommer's Budget Travel
Use the search box for the city or country you are researching,
then select the site and find links to attractions, lodging, restaurants, nightlife,
maps and a message board with traveler's impressions.
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there!
Fodor's
Information on major cities around the world. This links
to Expedia
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Current
time around the world and standard time zones of the world
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Time Zone Map
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Recipes
International
Cuisine Recipes
A great site to find links to many international
recipes.
[click
here for more]
International
Recipes
Recipes from Africa, Asia, North America, Europe,
South America and the Carribean.
[click
here for more]
Recipes
International Recipes
Recipes from Africa, Asia, Australia, New Zealand
Europe, Middle East, North America, South America and Soul Food.
[click
here for more]
Global
Gourmet International Recipes
Recipes from countries around the world.
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here for more]
World Flag Database
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there!
Flags of the World--CIA World
Factbook
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there!
Babel Fish Translation
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there!
Free Translation
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Flashpoints: Guide to World
Conflicts
Use the Countries-Conflicts link on the left to research
current conflicts.
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there!
The History Guy: New and Recent
Conflicts of the World
Not necessarily the most current information, but does give
events over the last decade or so.
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there!
Updated 1/29/2007