Countries :::
Databases
World Geography. Includes map, flag and cultural overview.
Facts On File Country Profiles
Student Resource
Center
Click on
Geography and Cultures Search and select country from the dropdown box. Includes
articles from
Worldmark Encyclopedia of Cultures and Daily Life.
Ebsco
Newspapers
Search for articles that may describe problems.
Websites
Cultural Profiles Project
Profiles life and customs of over 80 different countries from Citizenship and Immigration
Canada.
To Print: Cut and paste into Word. Otherwise end of article will be cut
off!
BBC Country
Profiles
Includes audio of national anthems.
Background Notes
From the U.S. Department of State. Brief geographical information, with emphasis on
economics, foreign relations, U.S. relations and political conditions.
CIA World Factbook
Map and brief overviews with emphasis on statistics.
Countries of the World
From
Information Please Almanac, includes facts in brief, good map and flag, emphasis on
history. Also includes comparisons of data by country such as population, economic
statistics, climate and death penalty.
Country Studies / Area
Handbook
In depth study of more than 100 countries from the US Library of Congress. Includes
society structure, maps, timelines, and photographs.
About.com Atlas
of the World
More links to countries of the world.
Altapedia Online
Information and maps on every country. Click "Countries A-Z" or "World Maps". Can select
either political or physical map of the country.
Folklore and Mythology
Electronic Texts
http://www.pitt.edu/~dash/folktexts.html#a
Complete tales with the country identified.
The Universal Currency Converter
Last updated: February 16, 2006