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World Development Indicators Online
World Development Indicators Online, published by the World Bank, is a comprehensive database of development information covering more than 575 indicators, 225 countries, and 18 regional and income groups. The extensive collection includes data on population, income, social, economic, financial, natural resources and environmental indicators from 1960 onwards.
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UNdata
The United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD) of the Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) has launched an internet-based data service for the global user community. It brings UN statistical databases within easy reach of users through a single entry point from which users can now search and download a variety of statistical resources of the UN System.
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Country Studies (Library of Congress)
Provides eBooks for 80 books previously published as part of the Country Studies Series, which describes and analyzes the "historical setting and the social, economic, political, and national security systems and institutions of select countries throughout the world" The series also aimed to analyze how these factors were affected by culture. The focus is on lesser known areas of the world, and as a result, is not comprehensive.
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BBC News Country Profiles
Country and territory profiles providing historical, political, and economic backgrounds. Supplemented by BBC News archives.
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Human Development Report
Digitized version of the Human Development Report 2013 ("The Rise of the South: Human Progress in a Diverse World") which reports on the social, industrial, and political strides made by more than 40 developing countries.
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INCORE Internet Country Guides
Provides internet resources and references on conflict specific to particular countries and regions.
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InfoPlease.com - Countries of the World
Infoplease.com contains factual information on an array of topics, including current events, pop culture, science, government and history.
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