Countries & Cultures: Selected Websites on Countries

Directory of national statistical organizations by country from the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe

Facts & figures on geography and social conditions in countries of the world including agriculture, education, environment, etc.

"The World Bank eAtlas of Global Development maps and graphs more than 175 thematically organized indicators for over 200 countries, letting you visualize and compare progress on the most important development challenges facing our world."

From Human Development Reports

Population statistics of regions, countries, provinces and cities, statistics on economic factors like wealth, infrastructure; statistics on natural phenomena...

Statistics and indicators are provided by the United Nations Statistics Division--view and compare country data for the U.N. member nations

Education statistics from selected countries from the National Center for Education Statistics

International labor statistics

Compare any 2 countries--also see the tab for Countries A-Z

From the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development--"promote(s) policies that will improve the economic and social well-being of people around the world"

From the U. of Auckland Library

"The Statistical Yearbook is an annual compilation of a wide range of international economic, social and environmental statistics on over 200 countries and areas, compiled from sources including UN agencies and other international, national and specialized organizations."

"A series of country and regional profiles presenting key indicators on education, literacy and science and technology"

Data on countries from the United Nations

Access to the World Bank's data and global statistics

From the U.S. Census Bureau

This database from the European U. Institute compiles publicly available data from over 100 sources on a range of topics.

Tracks income distribution worldwide
Includes The World Inequality Report

Contains full color physical maps, political maps as well as key facts and statistics on countries of the world.

From the U.S. Dept. of State--publications on nations of the world

"Full profiles provide an instant guide to history, politics and economic background of countries and territories, and background on key institutions . . . also include audio and video clips from BBC archives."

Information on member countries from the Organization for Economic Cooperation & Development

From the World Health Organization

From the World Bank

From the Canadian Centre for Intercultural Learning--includes country facts plus cultural information

"Provides objective measures of business regulations for local firms in 185 economies and selected cities at the subnational level."

From the U.S. Department of State

General information and basic facts and figures on all European countries including political system, history, economy, geography and traditional food

From the Food & Agricultural Organization of the United Nations

"Global Insights provides international business and trade information on over 200 countries . . ."

Facts, statistics, and events

Presents trade and market profiles, Country Map, based on trade statistics which benchmark national trade performance and provide indicators on export supply and import demand. Click on Countries/Territories link.

100 countries covered extensively - each describing and analyzing the political, economic, social, and national security systems and institutions of each nation--although some of the content is dated, the studies continue to offer valuable historical information and perspective

From the Law Library at the Library of Congress

Use the drop-down menu to select a country--includes reliable, concise information on any country in the world--also available in print

"The World Bank is a vital source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world."

From the Central Intelligence Agency, this site provides detailed information about countries and non-self-governing territories around the world--use the drop-down menu to select a country

"Aims to add an international perspective to education"

"College-based and frequently updated Internet directory of over 2000 annotated links to high-quality English-language sources of current information and analysis in a wide range of international affairs, international relations, international studies, global studies, and global education topics"

From the U.N. University World Institute for Development