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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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Websites

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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Background Notes

International relation reports from the U.S. Department of State.

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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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Beth
Kaylor
Coordinator of Government Information
Email: 
kaylorj@uncw.edu
Phone Number: 
(910) 962-4232
Office: 
RL2062A

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