Business Resources

ArabNet
Information on business, history, geography, government, transportation, and visiting.
www.arab.net/

Bizeurope.com
A business resource directory with links and information on most countries throughout the world.
www.bizeurope.com/map.htm

CountryWatch
Country, political, economic, investment, social, and environmental overviews. Covers 192 countries. Subscription required.
www.countrywatch.com/

Economist.com: Country Briefings
Country news, country profiles, forecasts, statistics, etc.
www.economist.com/countries/

ExecutivePlanet.com
Information on business culture, customs and etiquette.
www.executiveplanet.com/

International Monetary Fund
Transcripts, articles, statements, and seminars related to the given country and the IMF.
www.imf.org/external/country/index.htm

International Trade Centre UNCTAD/WTO: Countries
Links to national trade support institutions, country-specific business information, trade and market profiles, and trade statistics to benchmark performance, providing export supply and import demand indicators.
www.intracen.org/menus/countries.htm

MBendi Country Profile
General, introductory, geographical, political, economic, industrial sector, investment, trade, business travel, infrastructure, risk, and business assistance information. Covers 246 countries. Databases and news articles available.
www.mbendi.co.za/

U.S. Trade Balance Statistics
Import, export, and balance statistics on all countries with which the United States has trade data.
www.census.gov/foreign-trade/balance/

United States Association of Southeast Asian Nations (US-ASEAN) Business Council
A private organization concerned with trade with southeast Asia.
www.us-asean.org/

WorldBiz.com -- Worldwide Business Reports
Country-specific reports can be purchased that cover topics such as business customs, protocol, negotiating, social etiquette, gift-giving, business entertainment, business travel, and more.
www.worldbiz.com/

Government Resources

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Health information on regions and destinations, reference materials, and topics such as outbreaks, diseases, vaccinations, etc.
www.cdc.gov/travel/

CIA World Factbook
Introductory, geographical, population, governmental, economic, communications, transportation, and military summary information along with transnational issues. Over 250 entries.
www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/index.html

Consular Information Sheet
Country description, entry/exit requirements, safety/security, crime, medical facilities/insurance/health info, traffic/aviation safety & conditions, currency/photography/customs restrictions, criminal penalties, and U.S. representation.
travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/tw_1764.html

Country Analysis Briefs from the U.S. Energy Information Administration
Overview of the country's energy situation.
www.eia.doe.gov/emeu/cabs/contents.html

Country Study
Studies on countries available at the Library of Congress.
lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/

Governments on the WWW
A collection of government-related information on most countries throughout the world.
www.gksoft.com/govt/en/world.html

Law Library of Congress
Country-specific legal information, with each page containing the following sections: constitution, executive, judicial, legislative, legal guides and miscellaneous, and general sources.
www.loc.gov/law/guide/nations.html

U.S. Department of State -- Foreign Entry Requirements
Requirements of U.S. citizens traveling on tourism or business, as specified by foreign embassies.
travel.state.gov/travel/tips/
brochures/brochures_1229.html

U.S. Department of State -- International Travel
Four main sections: travel warnings -- current warnings, consular information sheets, public announcements; tips -- planning, regional information, safety issues, etc; document requirements; and living abroad tips.
travel.state.gov/travel/travel_1744.html

U.S. Department of State -- Passports
Five main sections: obtaining or renewing passports, applications and forms, lost or stolen passports, frequently requested information, and passport policy information.
travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html

Travel Resources

Best in the World Travel Directory
Elegant site with detailed pages on most countries or states/regions within countries. Sections on each page contain overviews, accommodation information, photos, and recommended reading.
www.thebestintheworld.com/

Columbus Guides
Country info: overview, passport/visa, money, duty free, holidays, health, international/internal travel, accommodation, sports, activities/attractions, social/business profiles, climate, history/government, cities, airports, curises and maps.
www.columbusguides.com/

Geographia
Photos and information on locations, geography, climate, history, and the people throughout the world.
www.geographia.com/index.html

Lonely Planet
Comprehensive information by country: introduction, facts for the traveler, when to go, money and costs, attractions, off the beaten track, activities, history, culture, environment, getting there and away, getting around, and future reading.
www.lonelyplanet.com/

Travel Document Systems
Country-specific info on entry and visa requirements, people, geography, history, culture, economy, government, embassy/consulate addresses, foreign relations, travel advisories, travel tips, customs/duties, and health/vaccinations.
www.traveldocs.com/

World Citizens Guide
Information collected in order to help Americans become better travelers abroad. Concise and stylish presentation.
worldcitizensguide.org/index2.html

World66.com
Travel guides for over 10,000 destinations.
www.world66.com/

Other Resources

Asian Studies Network Information Center
Extensive site offering information and links on countries in Asia.
asnic.utexas.edu/asnic.html

Country Reports
Country profiles, flags, history, anthems, weather, and reference maps.
www.countryreports.org/

EIN News
News reports related to countries throughout the world.
www.einnews.com/

Escape Artist
Information on living abroad, country profiles, articles, the international marketplace, international real estate, etc.
www.escapeartist.com/

Ethnologue
Information on the languages of the country or region.
www.ethnologue.com/country_index.asp

Latin American Network Information Center
Extensive site offering information and links on countries in Latin America.
lanic.utexas.edu/

Latin World
General information.
www.latinworld.com/

Middle East Network Information Center
Extensive site offering information and links on countries in the Middle East.
menic.utexas.edu/menic.html

Portal to Asian Internet Resources
Offers over 6,000 professionally selected, cataloged and annotated online resources, the content of which centers on the humanities and social sciences.
digicoll.library.wisc.edu/PAIR/index.html

Russian and East European Network Information Center
Extensive site offering information and links on countries in the Russian and Eastern European region.
reenic.utexas.edu/reenic/index.html

University of Pennsylvania -- African Studies Center
General information, maps, and links.
www.sas.upenn.edu/

Washington Post
Country-specific or related news stories for locations throughout the world.
www.washingtonpost.com/