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PATHFINDER - Country Profiles
Below you will find suggested MC Library print resources, web sites and databases to help you in your research on countries.


Print Resources (located in Reference Section)

Countries and Their Cultures
Governments of the World
Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations
Encyclopedia Britannica
World Book Encyclopedia

Search the card catalog for books on individual countries.

Databases:

CIA World Factbook
Country profiles from CIA data. Geography, Economy, Military, Flags, Maps and more.

The World Almanac
You have 2 search options here when getting information on a country. Choose World Almanac Reference Database for quick facts and short history. (Find a map or flag here). Choose World Almanac Encyclopedia for more detailed and in depth information. Option 3 would be to search both databases at the same time.

World History: Modern Era
Find descriptions of events, places and cultural developments in world history as well as biographies, primary sources, maps, and web links. See Mrs. Pienton for remote access id and password.


WebSites:
Public Libraries
BBC News Country Profiles
Provides a guide to history, politics and economic background of countries. Also includes audio or video clips from BBC archives as well as links to news stories.

Country Studies
The Country Studies Series presents a description and analysis of the historical setting and the social, economic, political, and national security systems and institutions of countries throughout the world.

World Maps
Print continental or country maps.

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