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- Atlapedia
- Maps, facts, figures, and statistical data on geography, climate, people, religion, language, history, economy, and more.
- Background Notes
- Information on geographic entities and international organizations from the U.S. Department ot State. See also the parent site.
- Countries of the World
- Brief information and links.
- Country Reports.org
- Country information from around the world. A resource for business, tourists, students and teachers.
- CountryWatch
- Political, economic, and business information. There is a paid subscription segment of the site, but free information is available, too.
- Free Blank and Outline Maps of the Countries and Continents of the World
- From About.com
- InfoNation
- An easy-to-use, two-step database that allows you to view and compare the most up-to-date statistical data for the Member States of the United Nations. See Country at a Glance from the U.N., too.
- Library of Congress Country Studies
- Online versions of books previously published in hard copy by the Federal Research Division of
the Library of Congress under the Country Studies/Area Handbook Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of
Army.
- National Anthems of the World
- Listen to the anthems here in midi format.
- RecipeSource
- Search by region or country to find ethnic recipes.
- The World Factbook
- Extensive information and maps from the Central Intelligence Agency.
- World World
- Links to official sites of countries and international organizations.