Geography Websites
Country Studies - Description of the historical setting and the social, economic, political, and national security systems of countries throughout the world.
Portals of the World - Selective links providing in-depth information about the nations of the world from the Library of Congress.
U.S. Department of State Background Notes - Facts about the land, people, history, government, economy, and foreign relations of countries throughout the world.
World Fact Book - Provides national-level information on countries, territories, and dependencies.