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1st Floor, Federal Documents S 1.123
This is a collection of pamphlets developed by the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Public Affairs that provide information about countries worldwide. Each pamphlet profiles the people, geography, government, economy, and principal political factions of a particular country.
Handbook of the Nations
3rd Floor, 910 H23h
The handbook includes sections on geography, people, government, economy, communications and defense forces for 247 nations.
Illustrated Book of World Rankings
1st Floor, Reference 310 K96i
This volume covers geography and climate; vital statistics; population dynamics and family; race and religion; politics and international relations; military power; economy; finance and banking; trade; agriculture; industry and mining; energy; labor; transportation and communications; environment; consumption; housing; health and food; education; crime and law enforcement; media; the world's cities; culture; women and global indexes. Over 190 nations of the world are ranked in over 300 areas.
Statesman's Yearbook
1st Floor, Reference 320.1 S7972s
3rd Floor, 320.1 S7972s
This yearbook includes brief paragraphs about each country's history; area and population; climate; natural resources; industry; foreign economic relations; communications; justice, religion, education and welfare; diplomatic representatives and a short bibliography.
World Factbook
1st Floor, Federal Documents PREX 3.15
3rd Floor, 910 H23h
This volume is put out by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and provides brief information on the geography; people; government; economy; communication; defense, etc. of the world
Political Background Information: Keesing's Record of World Events
1st Floor, Reference 909.82 K26k
3 rd Floor, 909.82 K26k
This is an excellent source for current affairs; it provides information on recent events, (country-by-country) - socially; economically; politically, etc.
In-depth Coverage of Countries: Economic Survey of Europe
3rd Floor, 330.94 U58e
This annual resource is written in paragraph form supported by tables and figures. They look at current economic developments; economic reform; internal and external balances of trade; and financial developments of European countries.
Europa World Year Book
1st Floor, Reference 341.18 E89y
3rd Floor, 341.18 E89y
These volumes contain tables of international comparisons along with basic information on international organizations. The country profiles include location; climate; language; religion; capital; recent history; government; defense; economic affairs; social welfare; education and public holidays. The statistical survey portion on each country includes area and population; principal towns; vital statistics; agriculture; forestry; fishing; mining; industry; finance; external trade; transportation; tourism; communications; media; and education. There is also a directory section which includes names and address of the government; legislature; political organizations; diplomatic representation; judicial system; religion; press; publishers; radio and television; finance; trade and industry; transportation; tourism; and atomic energy.Government Finance Statistics Yearbook
3rd Floor, 336.02 G72g
Detailed statistical tables are presented on central government revenue, expenditures, lending minus repayments, financing and debt for 120 countries. The yearbook includes the amount spent by the government on defense, education, health, social security, recreation, agriculture, etc.
World Economic and Social Survey
3rd Floor, 330.904 U58w
Annually, this series reviews changes that have taken place in the international economy. Regional and national developments are examined which include developments in international trade and trade policy; impact of world economic situation of social situation of developing countries; inflation and related indices (e.g. CPI, income, GNP, etc.).
For an in-depth look at a specific country, the US government publishes a series of books called the Area Handbook Series. To see if the library has a recent area handbook for a particular country, check the library catalog by title. For example, Brazil a country study
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