Country Research

Books  Use the automated card catalog  http://172.18.3.8 or browse the travel section  914 -920

Online Databases

Countrywatch - http://www.countrywatch.com  History, politics, culture, geography and current news

Culturegrams - http://onlineedition.culturegrams.com  Focuses mainly on the culture and customs. 

Facts on file -  http://www.fofweb.com/subscription

                        user name - vhs

                        password - vikings     Choose The World Atlas  to begin your search.  Site includes links to country websites.

Grolier online - http://go.grolier.com  Choose Lands and Peoples

SIRS - http://sks.sirs.com  - Choose the tab on the top right of the page for database features

                                            under Sirs Government Reporter, choose Country Profiles - results are in ABC order

WEBSITES

CIA World Fact Book -  http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook    Statistical information compiled by the CIA                                                                                                                                                                    

Country Studies - http://countrystudies.us   Extensive country analysis by the Library of Congress

International Travel alerts - http://travel.state.gov/travel  - Warnings and alerts are posted for international travel.

Reviewed websites from the online catalog using the Webpath Express results http://172.18.3.8