Library: International Government Information: Country Information

Country Information: Publications and Statistics

Political Handbook of the World
From CQ Press, this online encyclopedia provides political and government information for over 200 countries.

Statistical Insight This link opens in a new window
Includes social science data and publications from a wide range of international sources.

Amnesty International
An advocacy organization that also produces numerous reports, press releases, and audio and video See also their "Research" link and the Amnesty International Report (also called State of the World).
Eurostat
Eurostat is the statistical office of the European Union situated in Luxembourg. Its task is to provide the European Union with statistics at European level that enable comparisons between countries and regions.
Freedom House
Monitors and reports on civil liberties and political rights. See, for example, Freedom in the World, published annually since 1972.
Human Development Reports
Includes quality of life indicators by country. Published by the United Nations Development Programme.
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Data
Data and publications related to monetary growth and stability.

OECD iLibrary This link opens in a new window
Data and statistical reports from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Search by country, theme, catalogue or statistics.

Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organization (UNPO)
Includes a guide to indigenous peoples and nations that are not fully represented as part of the United Nations.
U.S. Bilateral Relations Fact Sheets
Country information from the U.S. Department of State.
World Bank Data
Country economic and development data and publications. See also the World Bank Country Profiles and Project Maps.
European Court of Human Rights
This links to the official website of the European Court of Human Rights.
International Criminal Court
This links to the official website of the International Criminal Court.