Research guides: Foreign government information: Country information

Country reports and information

Europa World Plus
- Online version of the Europa World Year Book
- Covers political and economic information in more than 250 countries and territories
Country report (Economist Intelligence Unit)
- Detailed statistics with expert commentary and analysis
- Provides summaries of political, economic and commercial developments in almost 200 countries
- 1994+
- 1952 - 1995
The World Factbook
- Updated bi-weekly, this site provides up-to-date country information on geography, people, government, economy, communication, transportation, military and transnational issues
- Includes reference maps
Country Info (Nexis Uni)
Country Background Notes (U. S. Department of State)
- "include facts about the land, people, history, government, political conditions, economy, and foreign relations" on countries of the world
Country Studies (Library of Congress)
- "The Country Studies Series presents a description and analysis of the historical setting and the social, economic, political, and national security systems and institutions of countries throughout the world"
The Statesmen's Yearbook
- 1864 - 1951