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Fast Facts
Embassies and Consulates (U.S.) - Worldwide
usembassy.state.gov
Foreign Consular Offices in the U.S.
state.gov
Statistical Agencies (International)
census.gov
Travel information from the Bureau of Consular Affairs
travel.state.gov
Comprehensive
CIA World Factbook
cia.gov
Provides detailed demographic, economic, and social information on countries of the
world. Data also includes flags and maps.
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Business
U.S. Commercial Service - The United States Commercial Service
trade.gov
Site has information on market research, trade events that promote
businesses' products or services, counseling through the export process and
more.
export.gov - U.S. Government Export Portal
export.gov
Provides information on industry and country-specific
market reports, web sites, events, export programs and counseling assistance
focusing on exporters of agricultural goods and commodities.
International Trade Administration
trade.gov
Provides easy access points to trade information and services provided by ITA and Federal
Government (including trade statistics, export assistance centers, and regions and
countries information).
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Country Information
Background Notes
state.gov
These publications, arranged alphabetically and updated in 2004 or 2005, contain facts about a country's land, political conditions, economy, foreign relations of foreign countries, dependencies, and
areas of special sovereignty.
Country Studies
lcweb2.loc.gov
The Country Studies Series, originally published in paper, are now accessible online. Information includes: description and analysis of the country's historical setting, and the social, economic, political, and national security systems and institutions of countries around the world.
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Global Banking/Economy
World Bank
worldbank.org
Provides advisory services, financing, procurement opportunities, and information services
on global economics, country and sector trends.
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Statistics
International Statistical Agencies
census.gov
Provides access to statistical, social, economic, demographic data from countries around
the world. Includes information on CPI, unemployment, tourism, social security,
insurance, environment, and industries in specialized fields.
Stat-USA
stat-usa.gov
Provides current and historical trade-related data, international market research, trade
opportunities, country analysis, and the NTDB. Includes current and historical
economic and financial data of the United States. Password may be required.
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Travel
Travel Information from the Bureau of Consular Affairs
travel.state.gov
What distinguishes this site from other travel information is its breakdown by type of citizen traveling information. Information links are geared towards foreign citizens traveling to the U.S. and American citizens traveling abroad. It also has information on international adoption, international child adoption, and family issues to consider when traveling.
Travel Information from the U.S. Department of State
state.gov
Provides pertinent information when traveling and living abroad. Helpful informational tips on travel concerns and issues include: passports, emergencies and warnings, visas, foreign per diem rates, cruise ship sanitation scores and
more.
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United
Nations
ODS - Official Documents of the United Nations
documents.un.org
Site allows access to a free database containing over 800,000 official
U.N. documents. It includes items from 1993 to the present and access
to the resolutions of the General Assembly, Security Council, Economic and
Social Council and the Trusteeship Council from 1946 onwards. The ODS
is a multilingual system which requires Internet browsers such as MS
Internet Explorer 5.5, Netscape 6.21 or higher versions.
United Nations Home Page
un.org
Provides coverage of U.N. activities, press releases, fact sheets, and briefings.
United Nations Documentation - Research Guide--Resolutions
un.org
Provides access to resolutions adopted by the General Assembly for the 55th
(2000-2001)-61st (2006-07) sessions.
For resolutions from earlier
sessions (1977 and onwards)
un.org
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