Gives an overview of economics, politics, healthcare, nutrition and crimes rates occurring in nations around the world, especially as it affects children.

An overview article that includes a discussion of important authors in the field.

Directory features articles about different countries organized by continent and offers information on natural resources, people, arts, economy, government, and history.

Full text version of books included in the Country Studies/Area Handbook Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Army.

Lists population, government, military, and economic information for nations recognized by the United States.

Provides country and regional graphs and descriptive statistics based on geography, military, economy, crime, education, and transportation.

Offers country and regional profiles including maps, information on literacy, GNP, poverty, and comparison rankings.

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.

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.

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.