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  • Constitution Finder
    Links to constitutions, charters, amendments, and other related documents for more than 200 nations of the world. Often in their original language with an English translation. (Univ. of Richmond) http://confinder.richmond.edu/index.php


  • Country Studies
    An electronic version of the standard reference source about developed and developing nations. Each of the 85+ countries is treated individually, and includes photographs, maps, illustrations, tables, glossaries, bibliographies, as well as the main text. Maps and charts require Adobe Acrobat Reader. Excellent information on the culture and society of the nations presented. Searchable. (Library of Congress)
    http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/cshome.html


  • CountryWatch
    Geographical, political, economic, historical, cultural and business information on 191 nations.
    http://www.countrywatch.com/ip/default.asp


  • INCORE Regional Internet Guides: Conflict Data Service
    Guides to Internet resources on conflict and ethnicity specific to countries in Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Central Asia, Southeast Asia, and Latin America including news sources, academic centers, articles, maps, and nongovernmental organizations for each area. (INCORE: Initiative on Conflict Resolution and Ethnicity)
    http://www.incore.ulst.ac.uk/cds/


  • Political Database of the Americas
    Constitutions, electoral information, and political party descriptions for Latin American countries. (Center for Latin American Studies at Georgetown Univ. and the Organization of American States)
    http://www.georgetown.edu/pdba


  • Portals to the World
    Links to electronic resources from around the world to 60+ countries. Arranged by country, the links lead to information on culture, education, geography, government, and history. Includes selected web resources on terrorism. (Library of Congress)
    http://www.loc.gov/rr/international/portals.html


  • Statesman's Yearbook Online
    Up-to-date information on global affairs with comprehensive coverage of government and politics, geography, history, economics, social policy and culture for 192 countries.
    http://www.statesmansyearbook.com


  • World Factbook
    Detailed information on the geography, demographics, government, and economy of countries, territories, and regions of the world. Each entry includes a map of the area under discussion. (CIA)
    http://www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook/index.html


 


 

 

 


In place: March 2001; Last updated: 7/24/2007
Bev Robertson, Reference Services Librarian
brobertson@mhc.edu
Renfro Library, Mars Hill College