Country Overviews
Websites (available to everyone):
- Background NotesFrom the Dept. of State, informative reports on countries.
- BBC News Country ProfilesFrom the British Broadcasting Corporation.
Full profiles of countries, including history, politics, and economic backgrounds - CIA World FactbookBrief but informative country descriptions, stats...
- Country Reports from the EconomistReports include recent news articles, country profiles, forecasts, fact sheets, and economic data.
- UN Refugee Agency's RefWorldReports, stories and stats on displaced people, both within their own countries and those forced abroad.
- Santander Trade MarketsGives good country information related to marketing and advertising.
Country Statistical Information
- Amnesty International - Human Rights By CountryCountry profiles and news article pertaining to human rights.
- Census Population WorldExcellent statistical resource for populations: numbers, migration, etc.
- UN DataVariety of statistical resources compiled by the United Nations (UN).
- United Nations - Country Profiles and Human Development IndicatorsHuman development information for countries.
- World Bank - Countries and EconomiesEconomic statistics relating to countries.
- World Health OrganizationProvides health information for countries.
Ebooks and resources for SUNY Brockport
- Geo-Data, the World Geographical EncyclopediaGeography encyclopedia, entries by country with land features, locations, map etc.
- Worldmark Encyclopedia of Cultures and Daily LifeCovers cultural groups in Asia, Europe, the Americas and Africa. Each volume is organized by continent, covering history, politics, customs, religion, education and more.
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URL: https://library.brockport.edu/culture