Library Guides: Country Information: Country Profiles

Business and Economics Librarians

Europa World
Subscription source with extensive profiles and coverage of recent politics.

Europa World is the online version of the Europa World Year Book. Provides country profiles with current government and election information, recent history and economic statistics.
Statesman's Yearbook
Subscription source with overviews on population, history, politics, economics, religion and more.

Includes reliable information on every country in the world, covering key historical events, population, city profiles, social statistics, climate, recent elections, current leaders, defence, international relations, economy, energy and natural resources, industry, international trade, religion, culture, diplomatic representatives and more.

Bilateral Relations Fact Sheets -- US Dept. of State
Summary information on US relations with countries. Includes links to related government sites.

Mergent Online
Subscription source. Profiles that highlight major industries, population, major stock exchanges and major media outlets.

Financial data, equity pricing, debt data and annual reports for publicly traded companies worldwide. Up to 15 years or quarters are available.

BBC Country Profiles
Good brief summaries of current politics with links to major media in the country.
CIA World Factbook