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U.S. Department of State http://www.state.gov/p/wha/ci/ Information about countries (including dependencies and areas of special sovereignty) is available on this site. |
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Country Profiles http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/country_profiles/default.stm This site provides country profiles which includes a basic overview, basic facts, weather, the country's official tourist site, a sound clip of the national anthem, and a timeline of key events. |
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World Factbook https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/ This site includes information about a country's background, geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. |
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Fact Monster: Countries of
the World http://www.factmonster.com/countries.html=20 This site includes information about a country's background & history, type of government, formal name of country, current government officials, total area, current population, language/race/religion, and economy. |
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Atlapedia: Countries A to Z http://www.atlapedia.com/online/country_index.htm This site contains both a physical and political map of a country as well as information. |
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World Facts & Maps http://go.hrw.com/atlas/norm_htm/world.htm Topographical/Geographical Maps |
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Country Reports http://www.countryreports.org/ This site provides statistical information as well as cultural information. It has government, economic, and geographical information as well as population demographics quick facts only. Cannot access in-depth information as we do not have a subscription. |
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Updated: Dec-07