- Culturelink Network - http://www.culturelink.org/
Network of networks for research and cooperation in cultural development. Features databank of regional policies, institutions, and resources; current publications and research; membership and participation information.
- World Area Studies Internet Resources - http://www.wcsu.ctstateu.edu/socialsci/area.html
Portal hosted by Western Connecticut State University, Department of Social Sciences features links to resources related to area studies.
- Institute for Global Studies - http://www.jhu.edu/~igscph/
A research unit at Johns Hopkins University that specializes in the study of global power, culture, and history. Features newsletter, calendar of events and program information.
- N2geo - http://www.n2geo.org/home.html
Non-profit organization dedicated to geographic, political, economic and historical information for many countries and regions. Features catalog of area studies, as well as contact information and mission statement for the group.
- Countries of the World - http://www.theodora.com/wfb/
Information from the CIA World Fact Book, United Nations Statistical Office, Library of Congress Country Studies and other sources. Features calculated country ranks, maps, country and airport codes.
- MSU Global Access - http://www.msuglobalaccess.net
Search engine from Michigan State University features access to courses, maps, news, data sources, and current research. Database is sorted by region, country, thematic area, constituency group, and resource type.
- Social Science Archive Search Tool - http://denali.ncgia.ucsb.edu/worldrob/viewer.htm
Meta search engine allows visitors to query multiple data archives based on country and topic. Features geographic interface, keyword and topic specification.
- Aneki.com - http://www.aneki.com
Offers country and regional profiles including maps, information on literacy, GNP, poverty, and comparison rankings.
- NationMaster.com - http://www.nationmaster.com
Provides country and regional graphs and descriptive statistics based on geography, military, economy, crime, education, and transportation.
- Inter-Source - http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/cfsi-icse/cil-cai/inter-source/menu-en.asp
Provides information on the history, geography, economy, political situation and culture of countries. Sponsored by the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade.
- CIA World Fact Book - http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/
Lists population, government, military, and economic information for nations recognized by the United States.
- Country Studies - http://www.country-studies.com/
Full text version of books included in the Country Studies/Area Handbook Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Army.
- Countries Quest - http://www.countriesquest.com
Directory features articles about different countries organized by continent and offers information on natural resources, people, arts, economy, government, and history.
- Post-Colonial Studies - http://www.english.emory.edu/Bahri/Intro.html
An overview article that includes a discussion of important authors in the field.
- UNICEF Countries - http://www.unicef.org/infobycountry/
Gives an overview of economics, politics, healthcare, nutrition and crimes rates occurring in nations around the world, especially as it affects children.
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