Research Guides: United Nations Research Guide: Country Research

Web resources

CIA World Factbook
Provides up-to-date information on the countries of the world. The Factbook lists brief information on each country's history, geography, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, & demographic characteristics.
Country Studies
This Library of Congress resource presents a description & analysis of the historical setting & the social, economic, political, and national security systems and institutions of countries throughout the world.
Foreign Governments
Quick links to departments and agencies of foreign governments, gathered by the Northwestern University Library
Country Research
Extensive guides arranged by subject, produced by the University of Colorado at Boulder Libraries
OFFSTATS
OFFSTATS is a great resource from The University of Auckland Library. Find statistics by topic, country, or region.
STAT-USA
GLOBUS and National Trade Data Bank (NTDB) are two modules of STAT-USA that provide current and historical trade-related releases, international market research, trade opportunities, & country analyses.
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Access is via IP authenitication
UN Data
A single entry point for the statistical resources of the UN System
World Bank Data Catalog
Quick access to over 2,000 indicators from World Bank data sources. Compare countries on indicators (e.g., health, literacy, income) or gather data for a country over time.

Print resources

The Europa World Year Book
Call number: 940.5 E893
The most recent edition is held at the Information Center on Level 3. Earlier editions are located on Level 2
The resource provides an overview of data related to various countries.

The Military Balance
Call number: 355.0332 M644 (Level 2)
An excellent resource for military information.

The Statesman's Yearbook
Call number: 320.5 S79 (Level 2)