Country Studies

Electronic Resources

Britannica Online Reference Center and Encyclopedia
Contains resources for older students and adults, including: a video collection, timelines, country comparisons, a world atlas, notable quotations, a Spanish-English dictionary and much more.

World Book Online
You can search or browse this encyclopedia by general category, by particular phrases or words, by places, or by type of content, such as pictures, sounds, or animations.

 

Web Sites

CIA World Factbook
Library of Congress Country Studies
Nation Master
U.S. Department of States - Background Notes
The Economist - Country Information and recent articles

Reference Books:

• Atlas of the World , Reference 912 Atl
• Nations of the World , Reference 909.83 Nat
• Countries and Cultures , Reference 306.03 Cou
• CultureGrams, Reference 306.03 Cul

 

Books on individual country topics and history can be found in Reference - 940's.