Library Guides: PLSC 28901: Introduction to Comparative Politics : Country Information

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This guide provides resources for Professor Nalepa's Comparative Politics class. However, this isn't intended to be a comprehensive list. If you have any questions and would like to come in for a research consult, please use the contact information on the right.

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CIA World Factbook
Brief summary information. An excellent source for quick statistics, such as population, military size and expenditures, and political structure.
Bilateral Relations Fact Sheets -- US Dept. of State
Summary information on US relations with countries. Includes links to related government sites.

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.
CQ Political Handbook of the World
Subscription source. In depth articles on politics and foreign relations
Political Handbook of the World provides thorough and accurate information on the major aspects of each country's government and political party system.

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