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GEOG300 Human and Cultural Geography

This course introduces the distinguishing features of human cultures including language and religion as well as occupational and political characteristics

Websites for country information

U.S. Department of State Documents and Publications

Get official reports on terrorism, human trafficking, human rights, and religious freedom on countries throughout the world.  The U.S. Bilaterial Relations Fact Sheets covers the U.S. relations with each country in more detail. 

Country Studies from the Library of Congress

This set of 80 books covers history and geography of countries that are of military interest.  These books were published in the 1980's by the U.S. Army, so this is not the place for current political and economic infomration!  

BBC News Country Profiles

Snapshots of countries worldwide, compiled by the British Broadcasting Company.  Maps, flags, timelines of events in the countries history and quick facts are included in these country profiles.

World Factbook (CIA)

The World Factbook provides basic intelligence on the history, people, government, economy, energy, geography, environment, communications, transportation, military, terrorism, and transnational issues for 265 world entities.

OECD iLibrary

Find out about country's education, economics, energy use and production, agriculture and many other measures.