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Welcome to our guide for country research. This guide will help you find lots of information about individual countries. You will find demographics, history, maps, travel advisories and more.

Good Places to Start- Country Profiles

The World Factbook by CIA
Call Number: Government Documents-2nd floor U.S. Documents -- PrEx3.15 (Book)

The World Factbook provides information on the history, people, government, economy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 266 world entities. Hold print volumes from 1981 to present

Country Profiles by BBC News
Full profiles provide an instant guide to history, politics and economic background of countries and territories, and background on key institutions.
They also include audio and video clips from BBC archives.
globalEDGE
Created by Michigan State University's Center for International Business Education and Research (MSU-CIBER), globalEDGE provides insight into global business activities. Includes country profiles with corporate culture and risk, statistics, industry overviews, news, and more.

Reference Books with Current Country Information

The Statesman's Yearbook
Updated yearly, the Statesman's Yearbook is an authoritative and accessible volume containing information essential for diplomats, politicians and all those involved with international affairs. Expanded coverage includes history, politics, economics, trade and infrastructure for each country, all thoroughly researched and verified by a dedicated editorial team.

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Good Places to Start- Country Profiles

Reference Books with Current Country Information