Research Links

Export.Gov

http://www.buyusainfo.net/adsearch.cfm?search_type=int&loadnav=no

This site has a variety of information services including Country Commercial

guides and Background Notes. These reports present a comprehensive look

at countries' commercial environments, using economic, political and market

analysis. Although the information is free, you will need to register to receive it. If you would like old information which does not require registration, go to http://www.state.gov/www/about_state/business/com_guides/2001/index.html or

http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/

World Bank

http:\\www.worldbank.org

CIA World Factbook

https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/

The Central Intelligence Agency gives a brief statistical overview of countries around the world.

Country Studies

http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/cshome.html

Most books in the series deal with a particular foreign country, describing and analyzing its political, economic, social, and national security systems and institutions, and examining the interrelationships of those systems and the ways they are shaped by cultural factors.

Online CultureGrams

http://online.culturegrams.com/index.php

This site reviews countries' cultures, with information relating issues such as people, society, lifestyle, clothing, and diet.

International Trade Administration of the US Department of Commerce - Trade Information Center page

http://www.trade.gov/td/tic/

Links to major resources for international business including trade and economic data for most countries. Also has Country Commercial Guides

Encyclopedia Britannica

http://www.Britannica.com/

Political Links

Freedom House

http://www.freedomhouse.org

Extra Economic Sources