INTERNATIONAL INFORMATION

Country Studies

• Background Notes - Detailed information about entry requirements, climate, clothing, facilities, holidays, politics, and economies of most countries.
• CIA World Factbook - Collection of information and statistics about the politics, population, weather, and economies of foreign countries.
• Library of Congress Country Studies - U.S. Government data on various countries, including geography, society, economy and political climate.
• Library of Congress Electronic Portals - to electronic resources in various foreign countries.
• Country Profiles - From the BBC. "Full profiles provide an instant guide to history, politics and economic background of countries."
• U.S. State Department Travel Warnings - Advice for US citizens traveling to foreign countries. Includes information about crime, drug penalties, medical facilities, and location of US Embassy.
• Economist.com - "Recent forecast updates from the Economist Intelligence Unit."
• Global Statistics - From the United Nations.

Currency Converters

• Currency Converter - Converter
• Currency Converter - Converter

Flags

• Flags - Illustrated flags from around the world.

Foreign Government Web Sites

• Embassies in Washington, DC - Provides telephone number, address and website (if known) for the embassies located in Washington, DC.
• Embassies & Consulates Worldwide - a directory and searchable service for embassies and consulates throughout the world.

 

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