Culturelink Network:
Network of networks for research and cooperation in cultural
development. Features databank of regional policies, institutions,
and resources; current publications and research; membership and
participation information.
http://www.culturelink.org/
World Area Studies Internet Resources:
Portal hosted by Western Connecticut State University, Department of
Social Sciences features links to resources related to area studies.
http://www.wcsu.ctstateu.edu/socialsci/area.html
CIA World Fact Book:
Lists population, government, military and economic information for
nations recognized by the United States.
http://www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook/index.html
Global Studies Program - Masters in Social Scienes:
Study focus on globalization, international governance and cultural
change. Degree program jointly run by universities in Freiburg, New
Delhi, and Singapore.
http://www.global-studies.de/
Institute for Global Studies:
A research unit at Johns Hopkins University that specializes in the
study of global power, culture, and history. Features newsletter,
calendar of events and program information.
http://www.jhu.edu/~igscph/
Post-Colonial Studies:
An overview article that includes a discussion of important authors
in the field.
http://www.emory.edu/ENGLISH/Bahri/Intro.html
N2geo:
Non-profit organization dedicated to geographic, political, economic
and historical information for many countries and regions. Features
catalog of area studies, as well as contact information and mission
statement for the group.
http://www.n2geo.org/home.html
Globastat:
Country rankings based on CIA World Factbook data, in more than 140
categories, with economic, demographic, communications, military,
and other statistics.
http://www.globastat.com
Countries of the World:
14 years of world facts from the CIA World Fact Book, United Nations
Statistical Office, Library of Congress Country Studies and other
sources. Features calculated country ranks, maps, country and
airport codes.
http://www.theodora.com/wfb/
MSU Global Access:
Search engine from Michigan State University features access to
courses, maps, news, data sources, and current research. Database is
sorted by region, country, thematic area, constituency group, and
resource type.
http://www.msuglobalaccess.net
Social Science Archive Search Tool:
Meta search engine allows visitors to query multiple data archives
based on country and topic. Features geographic interface, keyword
and topic specification.
http://denali.ncgia.ucsb.edu/worldrob/viewer.htm
Aneki.com:
Offers country and regional profiles including maps, information on
literacy, GNP, poverty, and comparison rankings.
http://www.aneki.com
NationMaster.com:
Provides country and regional graphs and descriptive statistics
based on geography, military, economy, crime, education, and
transportation.
http://www.nationmaster.com
Inter-Source:
Provides information on the history, geography, economy, political
situation and culture of countries. Sponsored by the Canadian
Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade.
http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/cfsi-icse/cil-cai/inter-source/menu-en.asp
