Henry Buhl Library: International Social Entrepreneurship: Find Country Information

Country Information

A to Z International Business This link opens in a new window
Business and trade information for 170+ countries, with coverage on importing/exporting, global logistics, international banking and law, e-commerce, and more
Global Road Warrior This link opens in a new window
Consists of 170+ country guides documenting culture, customs, history, business, and more.
Country Watch This link opens in a new window
Provides up-to-date news and data on all recognized countries of the world, offering demographic, political, economic, business, and cultural information.

Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations
Call Number: Ref G 63 .W67 2017
Presents easy-to-understand information on 194 countries and dependencies from around the world.

Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations
13th edition (2012) -- Library has 14th edition (2017) in print, Ref G 63 .W67 2017 v.1-5. "Presents easy-to-understand information on 194 countries and dependencies from around the world."

Encyclopedia of the World's Nations and Cultures
Call Number: Ref G 63 .K874 2007
Worldmark Encyclopedia of Cultures and Daily Life
Call Number: Ref GN 333 .W67 2017 v.1-5

CIA World Factbook
Use this source to locate the following information about countries around the world: geography, people, economy, communication, transportation, military, transnational issues, and government.
U.S. State Department (Countries and Areas Section)
Great for learning about recent events in a country's history, the names of government officials, as well as details about the relationship between each country and the U.S.
Websites of U.S. Embassies, Consulates, and Diplomatic Missions
Use this page to locate the websites and contact information for the U.S. Embassy in other countries (U.S. State Department).
Federal Research Division: Country Studies
"A description and analysis of the historical setting and the social, economic, political, and national security systems and institutions of countries throughout the world" (from the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress).
United Nations
Access information and resources regarding peace and security, development, human rights, humanitarian efforts, and international law.
United Nations Education, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
According to their website, "UNESCO works to create the conditions for dialogue among civilizations, cultures and peoples, based upon respect for commonly shared values."
UNICEF
An organization dedicated to promoting the rights of children and making their lives better, including providing immunizations and promoting education. UNICEF has offices in many countries.

A to Z International Business This link opens in a new window
Business and trade information for 170+ countries, with coverage on importing/exporting, global logistics, international banking and law, e-commerce, and more
Passport GMID This link opens in a new window
A global market research database offering research reports and company profiles providing insight into industries, economies and consumers worldwide.

globalEDGE A knowledge web-portal that connects international business professionals worldwide to a wealth of information, insights, and learning resources on global business activities. Created by the Center for International Business Education and Research at Michigan State University (from MSU-CIBER).
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Global Resource Directory Current topics, such as outsourcing and social responsibility are covered, as well as sites dedicated to culture, travel/living abroad, statistics, trade law, and more (from globalEDGE).

US Aid
According to their website, "USAID has been the principal U.S. agency to extend assistance to countries recovering from disaster, trying to escape poverty, and engaging in democratic reforms."
The International Development Research Centre
"IDRC is a Canadian Crown corporation that works in close collaboration with researchers from the developing world in their search for the means to build healthier, more equitable, and more prosperous societies." Their goal is to assist developing countries with the use of science and technology as they strive to fix social, economic, and environmental problems.