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Australia
This page, put together at the Australian National University, includes guides to Australia or aspects of its culture, most notably the Canberra region. It also has links Australian state and federal government sites, tourism, and various Australian news and information services.BritainUSA
This searchable online database contains information on Britain's economy, background, education, employment, environment, human welfare, the monarchy, trade policies, and international and domestic issues.Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
This resource houses a searchable database with information and links to information about culture, education & youth, trade, foreign policy, travel, and culture in Canada. This site not only includes information about Canada, but also has numerous links to other countries all over the world.China Today
This is an all-encompassing online resource containing a wealth of information and links to information on China and is an invaluable resource to anyone planning an extended stay in China, or anyone planning to do business there. The information and links provided are divided into the following subjects: General Information, Art & Humanities, Cities & Provinces, Culture & Tradition, Diplomatic Missions, Education & School, Entertainment, Finance & Banking, Government, Health & Medicine, History & Dynasties, Investment & Stock, IT & Computer, International Trade, Law & Justice, Media & Publication, Military & Army, Organizations, People & Society, Personal & Hobby, Real Estates, Reference & Library, Science & Tech., Shopping, Social Science, Sports & Recreation, Statistics & Data, and Travel & Tour.Foreign Affairs Online
This site "has been specifically designed to assist students and other individuals interested in International Relations, International Law, and U.S. Foreign Policy."Hong Kong Government Information Center
Information is provided by the Government Information Center of Hong Kong specifically regarding the economy, social factors, tourism, media, housing, population, and statistics.
Hyperlinks for Doing Business in Germany
This page has a vast array of links to German business and business information sites. Most of the links are annotated and are broken down into the categories of: Umbrella organizations of the trade, Federations of industries, Regional Initiatives, Foreign Chambers of Commerce, Trade Fair Associations, Associations for the Promotion of Economic Development, Embassies, and Societies Dealing with Specific Regions. Users beware, several of these German sites have no English translation.INCORE: Conflict Data Service: Regional Internet Guides: Index
This site provides "information about Internet resources on conflict and ethnicity specific to particular countries and regions." It has information on several regions of the world including Europe, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Central, South, and Southeast Asia.Inside China Today -- Daily News Home Page
An online news source, this site features a searchable database on market information, business news, latest news, opinions, classifieds, and much more.J Guide
This page is Stanford University's guide to Japan Information Resources. This searchable site is a great place to start for information about Japan and its businesses, government, education, culture, employment and more.Japan Information Network
This site includes links to current news, government, society, culture, education, science, technology, and business, along with a number of other links to Japanese information.
National Statistics - the official UK statistics site
"This site contains the latest comprehensive range of official UK statistics and information about statistics as well [as] providing free access to a selection of recently released publications in downloadable pdf format." Agriculture, commerce and industry, crime and justice, economy, education, government, healthcare, labor market, environment, population and migration, welfare, transportation, and tourism are some of the subjects presented with statistical tables.NationMaster.com
NationMaster.com contains a variety of information about countries across the globe. The site includes reviews, questions, forums, an encyclopedia, correlations, countries, statistics, flags, maps, and a feature that allows the user to compare countries in terms of statistical categories (such as crime, economy, sports).REENIC: Russian and East European Network Information Center
This Web site is a country directory with links to specific Russian and East European countries which provide a multitude of useful links about that country on subjects such as economy, education, government, society & culture, recreation, and media & communication. It covers the countries of: Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Georgia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, The Former Yugoslav Republic of Moldova, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro).
Saudi Arabian Information Resource
Within this site is "more than 2,000 pages of information on every aspect of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia" in a searchable database. The main subject index of links includes links to the topics of: Fact File, Introduction, Islam, Historical and Cultural Background, Kings of Saudi Arabia, Judicial System, Government, Oil, Economy, Industrial Development, Agriculture, Transport, Communications, Electricity, Social Development, Foreign Relations, Saudi Arabian Aid, Useful Addresses, General Information, Selected Bibliography, and Statistical Tables. Links to Saudi Arabian news and photo galleries are also included.SingGov: Singapore Government Online Portal
This government site contains a host of government information concerning Singapore, including interviews, transcripts, and documents. Also included is information and links to information on business, defense, education, employment, family, health, housing, law & order, and transportation. It also has a useful section of links to other sites with information on Singapore.
South Africa Government Online
This site has a vast array of information available on South Africa, including current events, and news. The content section contains information and links to information on the topics of: Government System, President, Deputy President, Ministers, Deputy Ministers, Government Departments, Documents, Reports and Forms, Speeches, Provincial Government, Local Government, Travel & Tourism, and Africa. Also included in the content section is a subsection called SA Overview, which gives a variety of demographic information including the cultural aspects of South Africa. The speeches, documents, articles, and press releases available are in full-text.Statistics Canada
Information and statistics about the economy, land, people - including health and education, and government is included on this page that also contains a searchable database.Regional
Africa Guide
The Africa Guide has detailed information on 52 countries in Africa. Each country listed has information on culture, people, geography, climate, currency, visas, latest travel advice, accommodation, car hire and public holidays.Central & Eastern Europe Business Information Center (CEEBIC)
Links to most European countries are provided including Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, FYR Macedonia, F.R.Y./Serbia-Montenegro, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovak Republic, and Slovenia. The links provide information on trade & investment, market research, taxes, trade, U.S. Embassy reports, and small business support.
Latin American Network Information Center (LANIC)
This Web site is a country directory with links to specific Latin American countries which provide a multitude of useful links about that country on subjects such as economy, education, government, society & culture, recreation, and media & communication. It also includes a subject directory for coverage of specific subject areas. Caribbean and Latin American countries featured include Antigua & Barbuda, Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Cayman Islands, Cuba, Dominican Republic, French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Haiti, Jamaica, Martinique, Puerto Rico, St. Lucia, Trinidad & Tobago, Virgin Islands, Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, South America, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela, and Mexico. Users may click on the Countries in Latin America & the Caribbean to access a list of all of the above countries and additional information about each one.
MBendi - Information for Africa
MBendi is "Africa's leading business web site and one of the world's top mining, energy and international trade web sites. The site has been designed to assist business-people to identify and research business opportunities in the country and industry sectors of their choice." Major topics of interest presented here include Africa & the World, World Mining, World Energy, and World Trade. Other topics available include Tenders, Trading, Employment, Companies, Events, Facilities, Listed Companies, News, Organizations, Projects, Personalities, Products and Services, Publications, and Stock Exchanges.Middle East Network Information Center (MENIC)
Major information sources about and from the Middle East are in this searchable database. Countries covered include: Afghanistan, Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates and Yemen. Subjects covered include: ancient history, arts & humanities, business & finance, culture, education, energy, travel, media, society, and religion.Nordic Pages
This page provides links to country information on Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, the Faroe Islands, Greenland and the Aaland Islands. Subjects covered include: general info, official pages, media, cities, culture, education, and economy.Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Country Health Profiles
This site contains links to summaries on the health profiles on countries in the Americas. "These summaries contain updated information from the Core Health Data System and trends. Each country's data is presented using tables and graphs and an analytical summary."REESWeb (Russian and East European Studies Virtual Library
This is a searchable guide to a WWW virtual library on Russian and East European studies. It allows the option to search by academic discipline (such as business, economics, law, history, geography, and sociology) or by media type (such as document repositories, interactive databases, and software).Asian Studies WWW Virtual Library
This site houses links to resources on 60 Asian and Middle Eastern countries on subjects such as economics, government, politics, and technology.YAHOO!/Regional/Regions
This site houses a myriad of links to information on Africa, Antarctica, Arctic, Asia, Caribbean, Central America, Europe, Latin America, Mediterranean, Middle East, North America, Oceania, Pacific Rim, and South America.World
The Argus Clearinghouse: Places & Peoples
The Places & Peoples category on the Argus Clearinghouse page includes guides on topics pertaining to regions of the world, their peoples and cultures, and travel information. The list of regions includes Africa, the Arctic region, Asia, Australia, the Pacific, Central America and the Caribbean, Europe, North America, and South America.The CIA World Factbook
The CIA World Factbook includes brief statistical data about the geography, people, economy, government, communication, defense and transportation of each country. It is an excellent resource for research.Countries of the World
This site has a searchable database and information on nearly every country in the world. Aside from maintaining an individual page for each country, there are other pages available with information on country flags, current weather, and national anthems for these countries. Within each individual country page is a map and information on economy, defense, geography, government, history, people, and a related links section.Country Studies at the Library of Congress
This site contains studies of over 101 countries by the federal government. Click on the name of the country to go to that country's study. To determine the copyright date of the study, click on the country's name. Also, each individual study has a search option.The Education For All 2000 Assessment: Country Reports
This project, sponsored by the Education For All (EFA) organization, conducted studies in more than 180 countries to determine the current status of basic education in each country. It also evaluates the progress that has been achieved during the 1990s since the World Conference on Education for All (Jomtien, Thailand, March 1990)." Its goal is "to generate vital information on all types of programmes, activities and services that aim to meet the basic learning needs of children, youth and adults." Users can access information about specific countries and regions of the world by clicking on the Country or Region links at the top of the page.Federal Research Division: Country Studies
"This website contains the on-line 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. Because the original intent of the Series' sponsor was to focus primarily on lesser known areas of the world or regions in which U.S. forces might be deployed, the series is not all-inclusive. At present, 102 countries and regions are covered. Notable omissions include Canada, the United States, France, the United Kingdom, and other Western nations, as well as a number of African nations."globalEDGE
"Created by the Center for International Business Education and Research at Michigan State University (MSU-CIBER), globalEDGE is a knowledge web-portal that connects international business professionals worldwide to a wealth of information, insights, and learning resources on global business activities. globalEDGET is your source for global business knowledge. The site offers: global resources, country insights, community, knowledge room, academy, and diagnostic tools."IBRC (International Business Resource Connection)
This site is maintained by the University of Kansas, and according to them, this site "has been designed to be one of the best and most comprehensive collections of international trade / business resources on the Internet." It houses a number of links under the topics of: Trade Database, Trade Leads, Business Resources, Country Resources, Statistics Sources, and Countries.InfoNation - United Nations Cyberschoolbus
This searchable site contains a host of information on countries around the world. Users may select up to 5 countries at one time and retrieve comparison data on those countries regarding up to 4 aspects (at one time) of economy, geography, population and social indicators. This is an excellent site put together by the United Nations.International Data Base
"The International Data Base (IDB) is a computerized data bank containing statistical tables of demographic, and socio-economic data for all countries of the world." This site is sponsored by the U.S. Census Bureau.Political Resources on the Net
"Listings of political sites available on the Internet sorted by country, with links to Parties, Organizations, Governments, Media and more from all around the world." Users should be aware that some links are in the language of the specific country.Countries and Regions
This searchable database contains country information developed by World Bank and includes press releases along with data and statistics, finance, government, and environment.
Statistical Data Locators
This Web page created at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore has excellent links to statistical information several regions around the world, most notably Asia, Oceania, North America, Europe, Africa, and Latin America.UNICEF Statistics by Country
This site by UNICEF contains links to every countries by region, alphabetical list, or geographic location. Each country is presented with population, infant mortality, immunization, water and sanitation, nutrition, reproductive health, and education statistics. It also contains very helpful links to notes, definitions, and sources which aid in understanding the data that is presented.U.S. Department of State - Background Notes
"Background Notes provide information on geographic entities and international organizations and are updated periodically." It covers the regions of Africa, the Middle East, North America, East Asia and the Pacific, South Asia, Europe, and the Western Hemisphere.Virtual Library on International Development
This virtual library has a searchable database on the topics of: Development and Development Aid, Economy and Finance, Environment, Human Rights - Democracy - Good Governance, International Relations, and Social, Cultural and Socioeconomic development. There are also links to news, fact sheets, documents, statistics, media, government, and organizations.World Policy Institute
This site journals, events, links, and news articles relating to world policies.Worldwide Governments on the WWW
This site provides a host of links to foreign government agencies all over the world on the WWW.YAHOO! Government: Countries
This site contains links to a large variety of information to a variety of foreign governments.YAHOO! Regional: Countries
This is a convenient site for exploring sites related to specific countries.Miscellaneous
The Brookings Institution
The Brookings Institution "addresses current and emerging policy challenges and offers practical recommendations for dealing with them." The Brookings Institution has a searchable database - click on "Search" and type in a few keywords to find very reliable articles.Centers for International Business Education and Research (CIBERWEB)
CIBERWEB provides a searchable database with numerous international links related to foreign languages and regional & country information.CNBC Europe News
EBN is a cable and satellite business channel for Europe which provides current news stories for Asia, the United States, and the world.Department of State Foreign Affairs Network (DOSFAN)
Full-text State Department publications and press releases are provided in this searchable database as well as links to the subjects of Policy, Services, Regions, and Outreach.
Embassy.org
This site's "Business Directories allows companies serving the international community, and those working, living, and traveling internationally, to find their audience." A business directory, list of resources, and a partners and policies section are included on the site.Embassy World: Embassy & Consulate Pages
This searchable database provides links to country information for a specific country from the Embassy pages.Everything International
This site "provides links to a wide variety of international business, education, and research Internet sites," including country and regional data, product classification systems, company and industry data, international organizations, market export assistance, and more in a searchable database.Excite: Politics & Government
Excite's Web page provides a multitude of links for state, local, federal and international government sites.Far Eastern Economic Review - Interactive Edition
This is the online version of the periodical with the same name. It provides links to news by country, business news, links to Asian Web sites, and a searchable archive of past stories.Flags of All Countries
This Web site contains several pictures of different flags of the world, and it also has included several links to country-specific information, resources about immigration, maps, and the SIC index. Click in the left column to find links to these resources.Flags of the World
A collection of state and country flags is furnished.International Documents Resources - Government Publications & Maps
A list of links to international information provided by the Northwestern University Library including research guides, foreign governments, topical information, and a comprehensive lists of international governmental organizations.International Monetary Fund
This is the official Web site of the International Monetary Fund. "The IMF is an international organization of 184 member countries, established to promote international monetary cooperation, exchange stability, and orderly exchange arrangements; to foster economic growth and high levels of employment; and to provide temporary financial assistance to countries under adequate safeguards to help ease balance of payments adjustment."International Organizations
From the United Nations, this site provides a list of international organizations that are known to have Web sites.International Trade Law: An Overview
"International trade law is the mixture of domestic or national law and public international law that applies to transactions for goods or services that cross national boundaries." This site is maintained by the Legal Information Institute at Cornell University. It includes information from a number of federal and international full-text articles. It also contains links to other federal and international references on international trade law.Kiosk: Journal of Geopolitics
This Web site, sponsored by Fowler Internet Library, provides online news resources about specific countries. Use the drop-down menu located at the top of the page to access information about individual countries. When accessing specific countries, it provides a general background, news and current events, history and culture, government and politics, economy and development, and travel and touring information.NATO - Useful Links
Gateways to many international organizations are provided on this NATO page of links, including: the North Atlantic Treaty Association, Western European Union, Council of Europe, the United Nations, the World Bank, and the World Trade Organization.
Online Searchable Newspaper Sites
Check out this list of searchable and other newspaper links; many links go to international newspapers.PCL Map Collection
Electronic world maps, maps of the United States, and historical maps are provided by the University of Texas.Resources for International Business
This site is maintained by the Rutgers University Libraries. It contains background materials, regional information, country-specific information, statistics, news sources, and other useful resources on international business.Social Sciences Library: Statistics and Data
This site allows users to search for links on the topics of: Agriculture, Children, Crime & Justice, Demographics, Economic Indicators, Education, Energy & Environment, Government, Finances, Health, Labor, Poverty & Development, and Trade. This site is maintained by the Penn State University Libraries.United Nations Development Programme: Human Development Report
This resource provides human development reports by the United Nations on developing and developed countries around the world. They contain economic and statistical data on the development level of each country based on criteria such as life expectancy, literacy rate, education, and GDP.U.S. Business Advisor - International Trade
The U.S. Business Advisor is a comprehensive Web site that provides information about all types of laws, regulations, and guidelines for international businesses.
U.S. Department of State: Travel Warnings & Consular Information Sheets
The Bureau of Consular Affairs American Citizens Services has compiled a collection of travel warnings, consular information sheets, and public announcement regarding travel, terrorist's threats, and U.S. Embassy around the world.Virtual International Business and Economic Sources
"Virtual International Business and Economic Sources (VIBES) provides over 1,600 links to sources of international business and economic information on the Internet." This site contains full-text files of recent articles and research reports, statistical tables, and graphs. It was put together by the Business Librarian at the University of North Carolina - Charlotte.WebEc - International Economics
The Helsinki School of Economics and Business Administration has put together this site of very useful links to international affairs, trade, finance, organizations and treaties in a searchable database.WNC Latest Headlines
Provided by the World News Connection, this site provides links to news articles around the world, including: Central Eurasia, West Europe, China, Latin America, East Asia, Near East & South Asia, East Europe, and Sub-Saharan AfricaWorld Flag Database
A collection of country flags is provided in an alphabetical index and a searchable database.WorldBiz.com
This is a "source of information on international business practices, international business protocol, international etiquette, cross-cultural communication, negotiating tactics and country-specific data." It houses an alphabetical index of country names from Algeria, Brazil, China, Denmark, and Japan to Syria, Turkey, the United Kingdom, Venezuela and Yemen.Worldclass Supersite
The top 1,025 top business sites from 95 countries are included at this site.Agencies
Bureau of Industry and Security
The BIS web site provides"convenient, concise, up-to-date, helpful information about its programs, including information on the laws and regulations BIS of administers." This site includes a list of export administration regulations and links to various BIS programs such as Deemed Exports, Encryption, and National Defense Programs.
Census Bureau
This site is run by the United States Department of Commerce. It provides links to various statistics such as People, Business, and Geography. It also provides access to related sites like International Statistical Agencies, Census Information Centers, and Federal Depository Libraries.
Commercial Service
"Are you interested in expanding your business? the U.S. Commercial Service helps U.S. companies find new international business partners in worldwide markets." The Kansas City office is also listed.Customs-Exporting
This is a site with links to topics in exporting. Topics include Export Licenses, In-Bond Cargo Procedures, HMF Export Refunds, Export Documents for Business Travel, and many others.District Export Councils
"District Export Councils (DECs) are organizations of leaders from the local business community, appointed by successive Secretaries of Commerce, whose knowledge of international business provides a source of professional advice for local firms." This site provides links to the Press Room, Employment, and Special Initiatives.Economics and Statistics Administration
"The Economics and Statistics Administration (ESA) is the bureau within the U.S. Department of Commerce where economic and social change is chronicled, understood, and explained. Many political and business decisions are based upon the economic and demographic information produced by the Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Census Bureau, and STAT-USA." This page provides ESA links and topics about the U.S. Economy, and Speeches and Statements.Export-Import Bank of the U.S.
"Ex-Im Bank provides guarantees of working capital loans for U.S. exporters, guarantees the repayment of loans or makes loans to foreign purchasers of U.S. goods and services and provides credit insurance against non-payment by foreign buyers for political or commercial risk."FASOnline (Foreign Agricultural Service)
The FAS site provides resources including reporting databases, online applications and search engines. It also includes information on Export and Import Programs, Trade and Policy Negotiations, Countries, and many others.Government Printing Office
"The Government Printing Office (GPO) keeps America informed. Whether providing public access to Government information online, or producing and procuring printed publications, GPO combines conventional technology with state-of-the-art methods for supporting nearly all the information needs of the Congress, Federal agencies, and the American public."International Trade Administration
The International Trade Administration site provides information to help select markets and products and insures access to international markets. This site lists a variety of links like Trade Development, Market Access and Compliance, and Import Administration. It also provides daily press releases and upcoming trade missions.Matchmaker Trade Delegations
The Matchmaker Trade Delegation site helps find international business partners."Matchmaker Program helps small and medium-sized U.S. companies establish key business relationships in major markets abroad. Whether you seek distributors or sales representatives, partners in licensing or joint ventures, the Matchmaker Program will introduce you to the right business contacts."
Overseas Private Investment Corporation
"The Overseas Private Investment Corporation is a U.S. government agency that sells political risk insurance and loans to help U.S. businesses of all sizes invest and compete in more than 150 emerging markets and developing nations worldwide." This site provides topics such as Insurance, Finance, and Funds, Investors Info, and Publications and Press.Schedule B (Harmonized System)
This site is a link from the U.S. Census Bureau and provides information on the Schedule B code. It also allows the user to browse, search, and download Schedule B code books.Showcase Europe
The Showcase Europe site is "a regional program representing all Commercial Services Offices of the United States located in Europe." They offer "fast, efficient service and programs designed to help you expand your business."Small Business Administration Office of International Trade
"The U.S. Small Business Administration provides export information and development assistance to help small businesses take advantage of export markets, including trade counseling, training, legal assistance and publications." It also provides access to links on Export Finance, an Exporting Guide, and Lender Information.Stat-USA & NTDB
"STAT-USA/Internet, a service of the U.S. Department of Commerce, is the site for the U.S. business, economic and trade community, providing authoritative information from the Federal government."Trade and Development Agency
"The U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) promotes American private sector participation in developing middle-income countries, with special emphasis on economic sectors that represent significant U.S. export potential."
It includes topics such as News and Events, Library Holdings, and How to Work with USTDA.Trade Representative
This is the site of the U.S. Trade Representative to the President of the U.S., Robert B. Zoellick. This site provides access to links including: Trade and Development, Monitoring and Enforcement, and World Regions. It also provides resources to press releases and recent postings.
U.S. Business Advisor
This site "exists to provide business with one-stop access to federal government information, services, and transactions." The U.S. Business Advisor was created by the Small Business Administration (SBA), the National Partnership for Reinventing Government (NPR), and an interagency task force.
White House
This is the official web site of the White House and President George W. Bush. It informs and provides access to people about Policies in Focus, News, Appointments, Offices, and Major Speeches. This site also provides information about the President, the Vice President, and the First Lady.
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