Albania
Small southeastern European nation on the Adriatic Sea directly east of Italy; land area slightly smaller than Maryland.
- Albanian Parliament
- Bank of Albania
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Albania
- Energy Overview – Albania
- Freedom House Score
- International Monetary Fund — Albania
- Infoplease – Albania
- Population Pyramid – Albania
- Tirana Stock Exchange
- UN Statistical Database – Albania
- US Department of State – Albania
- US Embassy in Albania
- World Bank Overview – Albania
Angola
Southern African nation bordering the South Atlantic Ocean; Land area about 2 times the size of Texas.
- Angolan Worldbank Data
- Angola Data
- Angola News
- Central Bank of Angola
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Angola
- Embassy of Angola in Washington, DC
- Energy Overview – Angola
- Freedom House Score – Angola
- Population Pyramids – Angola
- The World Bank in Angola
- UN Statistical Database – Angola
- US Department of State – Angola
Argentina
Southern South American nation on the South Atlantic Ocean; land area about 30 percent size of the U.S.
- BBC News – Argentina’s Economic Crisis
- Central Bank of Argentina
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Argentina
- Energy Overview – Argentina
- Freedom House Score
- Infoplease – Argentina
- International Monetary Fund – Argentina
- Population Pyramid – Argentina
- The World Bank in Argentina
- UN Statistical Database – Argentina
- U.S. Department of State – Argentina
- U.S. Embassy in Argentina
- World Bank Overview – Argentina
Australia
The “down under” island continent and country that is slightly smaller than the contiguous 48 states
- Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Australian Government
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Australia
- Department of Home Affairs
- Embassy of Australia – Washington, DC
- Energy Overview – Australia
- Freedom House Score
- News Weekly On Line – Australia
- Population Pyramids – Australia
- Reserve Bank of Australia
- The Sydney Morning Herald – Australia
- The World Bank and Australia
- UN Statistical Database – Australia
- US Department of State Background Note: Australia
Austria
Small Central landlocked European country bordering the southern German and Czechian borders; slightly smaller than the state of Maine
- Austrian Central Bank
- Austrian Foreign Ministry
- Austrian Institute of Economic Research
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Austria
- Energy Overview
- Freedom House’s Latest Freedom Score
- International Monetary Fund – Austria
- Population Pyramids – Austria
- UN Statistical Database – Austria
- US Embassy in Vienna
- Vienna Stock Exchange
Azerbaijan
Southwestern Asian nation on the Caspian Sea bordering both Russia and Iran; slightly smaller than the state of Maine
- Azerbaijan Republic and the IMF
- Central Bank of Azerbaijan Republic
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Azerbaijan
- Embassy of Azerbaijan in Washington, DC
- Energy Overview – Azerbaijan
- Eurasianet – Azerbaijan Resource Page
- Freedom House’s Freedom Score
- International Trade Center Country Profile – Azerbaijan
- Population Pyramids – Azerbaijan
- The State Statistical Committee; Republic of Azerbaijan
- Travel.State.gov – Travel advisories & Information
- UN Statistical Database – Azerbaijan
- US Department of State Background Note: Azerbaijan
Bangladesh
Densely populated nation between Burma and India on the Bay of Bengal; land area slightly greater than the state of Iowa
- Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee
- Bangladesh Bank
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Bangladesh
- Dhaka Stock Exchange
- Freedom House’s Freedom Score
- Government of Bangladesh
- International Monetary Fund – Bangladesh
- Population Pyramid – Bangladesh
- The Daily Star – English Language Newspaper
- UN Statistical Database – Bangladesh
- US Country Travel Advisories & Information
- US Department of State Background Note: Bangladesh
- World Bank Dhaka Office – Bangladesh
Belarus
Landlocked eastern European nation bordering Russia and the Ukraine; land area slightly smaller than the state of Kansas
- Belarus Today
- Belarus Today – English Language Newspaper
- Belarusian Currency and Stock Exchange
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Belarus
- Embassy of Belarus Newsletter
- Freedom House’s Freedom Score
- National Bank of the Republic of Belarus
- Population Pyramids – Belarus
- Presidency of the Republic of Belarus
- UN Statistical Database – Belarus
- US Country Travel Advisories & Information
- US Department of State Background Note: Belarus
- World Bank Overview – Belarus
Belgium
Small northern European nation between France and the Netherlands; land area about the size of Maryland
- Belgium Post, On-Line Business Newspaper
- Brussels Stock Exchange
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Belgium
- Freedom House’s Freedom Score
- National Bank of Belgium
- Population Pyramid – Belgium
- STATBEL – Official Belgium Statistics Office
- The Brussels Times – English-language Newspaper
- UN Statistical Database – Belgium
- US Country Travel Advisories & Information
Bhutan
Small landlocked nation in southern Asia located between China and India; land area about half the size of Indiana
- Bhutan Tourism Corporation Limited
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Bhutan
- Energy Overview – Bhutan
- Flags of the World – Bhutan
- Freedom House’s Freedom Score
- Gross National Happiness in Bhutan
- International Monetary Fund — Bhutan
- National Statistics Bureau
- Population Pyramids – Bhutan
- Royal Monetary Authority of Bhuta
- UN Statistical Database – Bhutan
- US Country Travel Advisories & Information
- US Department of State Background Note: Bhutan
Bolivia
Landlocked central South American nation located between Peru and Brazil; land area 3 times larger than Montana
- BBV – The Bolivian Stock Exchange
- Bolivian – American Chamber of Commerce
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Bolivia
- El Pais – English-Language News from Bolivia
- Freedom House’s Freedom Score
- Population Pyramid – Bolivia
- UN Statistical Database – Bolivia
- US Country Travel Advisories & Information
- US Department of State Background Note: Bolivia
- US Embassy in Bolivia
Botswana
Landlocked Southern African nation north of South Africa; land area slightly smaller than Texas
- Bank of Botswana
- Central Statistics Office
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Botswana
- Embassy of the United States in Botswana
- Energy Overview – Botswana
- Freedom House’s Freedom Score
- Government – Botswana
- International Monetary Fund — Botswana
- Online Guide to Botswana
- Population Pyramids – Botswana
- The Botswana Gazette
- The World Bank in Botswana
- Tourism in Botswana
- UN Statistical Database – Botswana
- US Country Travel Advisories & Information
- US Department of State Background Note: Botswana
- World Bank Overview – Botswana
Brazil
Largest country in South America bordering the South Atlantic Ocean; land area slightly smaller than the contiguous U.S.
- Brazil Information Page
- Brazil Stock Exchange – [B]3
- Central Bank of Brazil
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Brazil
- Energy Overview – Brazil
- Freedom House’s Freedom Score
- International Monetary Fund – Brazil
- Maps of Brazil
- Population Pyramid for Brazil
- The Brazilian Report – English Language News
- Travel.State.gov – Travel Advisories & Information
- UN Statistical Database – Brazil
- World Bank Overview – Brazil
Brunei
Small southeastern Asian nation on the South China Sea; land area slightly smaller than the state of Delaware
- BDCB – Brunei’s Central Bank
- Borneo Bulletin Online – English Language News
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Brunei
- Energy Overview – Brunei
- Freedom House’s Freedom Score
- Government of Brunei Web Site
- International Monetary Fund – Brunei
- Permanent Mission of Brunei Darussalam to the United Nations
- Population Pyramids – Brunei
- UN Statistical Database – Brunei
- US Country Travel Advisories & Information
- US Department of State Background Note: Brunei
Bulgaria
Southeast European nation on the Black Sea sandwiched between Romania in the north and Greece/Turkey in the south; slightly larger than the state of Tennessee
- Bulgaria – Ministry of Economy & Energy
- Bulgaria – National Statistical Institute
- Bulgaria Embassy Directory
- Bulgarian Central Bank
- Bulgarian Stock Exchange
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Bulgaria
- Economic Policy Institute
- Freedom House’s Freedom Score
- International Monetary Fund – Bulgaria
- InvestBulgaria Agency
- Population Pyramid – Bulgaria
- UN Statistical Database – Bulgaria
- US Country Travel Advisories & Information
- US Department of State Background Note: Bulgaria
Cameroon
Western African nation on the Gulf of Guinea; slightly larger than the state of California
- Cameroon and the IMF
- Cameroon News
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Cameroon
- Energy Overview – Cameroon
- Freedom House’s Freedom Score
- Population Pyramids – Cameroon
- UN Statistical Database – Cameroon
- US Country Travel Advisories & Information
- US Department of State Background Note: Cameroon
- US Embassy in Cameroon
- World Bank Group Country Website – Cameroon
Canada
Second-largest land-area nation in the world behind Russia; shares a 5,525 mile border - the world's longest - with the US
- Bank of Canada
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Canada
- Freedom House’s Freedom Score – Canada
- Government of Canada
- Statistics Canada
- Taxes in Canada
- The Globe and Mail
- Toronto Star Newspaper
- Toronto Stock Exchange
- UN Statistical Database – Canada
- US Country Travel Advisories & Information
- World Bank Overview – Canada
Chile
Southern American nation bordering the South Pacific Ocean; land area twice the size of Montana
China
Large Eastern Asian nation on the western Pacific Ocean; slightly smaller than the US
- China Information Center
- China Today
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – China
- Freedom House’s Freedom Score – China
- Ministry of Commerce
- National Bureau of Asian Research
- Population Pyramid – China
- UN Statistical Database – China
- US Department of State Background Note: China
- World Bank Overview – China
Colombia
Northern South American nation bordering both the Pacific and the Caribbean; three times larger than the state of Montana
- Central Bank of Colombia
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Colombia
- Colombia Reports
- Energy Overview – Colombia
- Freedom House’s Freedom Score
- International Monetary Fund – Colombia
- Population Pyramids – Colombia
- Presidencia de la República de Colombia
- The City Newspaper
- UN Statistical Database – Colombia
- US Country Travel Advisories & Information
- US Department of State Background Note: Colombia
- World Bank Overview – Colombia
Costa Rica
Central American nation bordering both the Pacific and the Caribbean; smaller than the state of West Virginia
- Banco Central De Costa Rica
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Costa Rica
- Costa Rica: National Institute of Statistics and Census
- Costa Rica Stock Exchange (in Spanish)
- Embassy of Costa Rica in the United States
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Washington D.C.
- Freedom House’s Freedom Score
- International Monetary Fund – Costa Rica
- Population Pyramid – Costa Rica
- The World Bank in Costa Rica
- Tico Times: Costa Rica Breaking News
- UN Statistical Database – Costa Rica
- US Country Travel Advisories & Information
- World History Archives – Costa Rica
Cote d’Ivoire
Western African nation on the North Atlantic Ocean; slightly larger than the state of New Mexico
- BCEAO – Central Bank of Central African States: Cote d’Ivoire
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Cote d’Ivoire
- Cote d’Ivoire Freedom House Score
- Energy Overview – Cote d’Ivoire
- Freedom House’s Freedom Score
- International Monetary Fund – Cote d’Ivorie
- Ivory Coast News from Aljazeera
- Population Pyramids – Cote d’Ivoire
- UN Statistical Database – Cote d’Ivoire
- US Country Travel Advisories & Information
- US Dept of State Background Note: Cote d’Ivoire
- U.S. Relations With Cote d’Ivoire
- World Bank Overview – Cote d’Ivoire
Croatia
Southeastern European nation on the Adriatic Sea; slightly larger than the state of West Virginia
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Croatia
- Croatia Homepage
- Croatia National Bank
- Croatian Bureau of Statistics
- English Language News from Aljazeera
- Freedom House Freedom Score
- Government of the Republic of Croatia
- Index of Economic Freedom – Croatia
- International Monetary Fund – Croatia
- Ministry of Finance – Croatia
- Population Pyramid – Croatia
- UN Statistical Database – Croatia
- US Country Travel Advisories & Information – Croatia
- U.S. Relations With Croatia
- US Department of State Background Note: Croatia
- Zagreb Stock Exchange
Cuba
Largest island nation between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean; slightly smaller than the state of Pennsylvania
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Cuba
- Cuba’s Economy from GlobalSecurity.org
- Cuba’s Economy
- Energy Overview – Cuba
- Freedom House’s Freedom Score
- National Bank of Cuba
- Population Pyramids – Cuba
- UN Statistical Database – Cuba
- US Country Travel Advisories & Information
- US Department of State Background Note: Cuba
- U.S. Relations With Cuba
Cyprus
Middle eastern Mediterranean island governed by both Turkey and Greece; land area 0.6 times the size of Connecticut
- Central Bank of Cyprus
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Cyprus
- CYSTAT– Cyprus Statistical Service
- Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE)
- Embassy of Cyprus Newsletter
- Energy Overview – Cyprus
- Freedom House Score – Cyprus
- International Monetary Fund
- Population Pyramid – Cyprus
- The Cyprus Weekly
- UN Statistical Database – Cyprus
- US Country Travel Advisories & Information
- US Department of State Background Note: Cyprus
Czech Republic
Lanlocked central European nation southeast of Germany; land area slightly smaller than the state of South Carolina
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Czechia
- Czechia’s National Bank
- Czech Statical Office
- Energy Overview – Czechia
- EU Country Overview – Czechia
- Freedom House’s Freedom Score
- Government of the Czech Republic
- Official Website of the Czechian Republic
- Population Pyramids – Czechia
- Prague Tourist Center
- The Prague Post
- UN Statistical Database – Czechia Republic
- US Country Travel Advisories & Information
- US Department of State Background Note: Czech Republic
- U.S. Relations With the Czech Republic
- World Bank Overview – Czechia
Denmark
Northern European nation between the Baltic and the North Seas; slightly smaller than 2 times the size of Massachusetts
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Denmark
- Copenhagen Stock Exchange – Denmark
- Denmark’s National Bank
- Energy Overview
- Freedom House’s Freedom Score – Denmark
- International Monetary Fund
- Population Pyramid – Denmark
- Statistics Denmark
- The Copenhagen Post
- UN Statistical Database – Denmark
- US Country Travel Advisories & Information
- US Department of State Background Note: Denmark
- U.S. Relations With the Kingdom of Denmark
Dominican Republic
Caribbean nation that shares the island of Hisponiola with Haiti; land area twice the size of New Jersey
- Banco Central Republica Dominican
- CIA World Factbook Profile – Dominican Republic
- Energy Overview – Dominican Republic
- Freedom House’s Freedom Score
- International Monetary Fund – Dominican Republic
- Office of National Statistics
- Population Pyramids – Dominican Republic
- Presidency of the Dominican Republic
- The World Bank in the Dominican Republic
- Tourism in the Dominican Republic
- UN Statistical Database – Dominican Republic
- US Country Travel Advisories & Information
- US Department of State Background Note: Dominican Republic
- U.S. Relations With the: Dominican Republic
- World Bank Overview – Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Central American nation bordering Pacific Ocean; slightly larger than the state of Nevada
- Central Bank of Ecuador
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Ecuador
- Ecuador and the IMF
- Ecuador Ministry of Tourism
- Energy Overview – Ecuador
- Free Trade Area of the Americas – Ecuador
- Freedom House’s Freedom Score – Ecuador
- International Monetary Fund
- Population Pyramid – Ecuador
- The Quito News
- Quito Stock Exchange
- UN Statistical Database – Ecuador
- US Country Travel Advisories & Information
- U.S. Embassy in Ecuador
- World Bank Group – Latin America & the Caribbean
Egypt
Populus North African nation and home of the Nile River that flows to the Mediterranean; land area 3 times larger than the state of New Mexico
- Al-Ahram Weekly On-Line Newspaper
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Egypt
- Central Bank of Egypy
- Egyptian Stock Exchange
- Egypt Today
- Egyptian Presidency
- Egyptian State Information Service (SIS)
- Energy Overview – Egypt
- Freedom House’s Freedom Score
- National Statistical Office
- Population Pyramids – Egypt
- UN Statistical Database – Egypt
- US Country Travel Advisories & Information – Egypt
- US Department of State Background Note: Egypt
- U.S. Relations With Egypt
- World Bank Overview – Egypt
El Salvador
Central American nation ordering the Pacific Ocean; slightly smaller than the state of Massachusetts
- Central Bank of El Salvador
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – El Salvador
- Energy Overview – El Salvador
- El Salvador in English
- El Salvador’s Stock Exchange
- Freedom House Freedom Score
- International Monetary Fund
- Population Pyramid – El Salvador
- UN Statistical Database – El Salvador
- US Country Travel Advisories & Information – El Salvador
- US Embassy in El Salvador
- World History Archives – El Salvador
Estonia
Eastern European nation on the Baltic Sea and Gulf of Finland; smaller than Vermont and New Hampshire combined
- Bank of Estonia
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Estonia
- EU Country Overview – Estonia
- Energy Overview – Estonia
- Energy Overview – Finland
- Estonia and the International Monetary Fund
- Estonian Embassy in Washington
- Estonian News in English
- Estonian Stock Exchange
- Freedom House’s Freedom Score
- Nasdaq Stock Exchange – Finland
- Population Pyramids – Estonia
- President of Estonia
- UN Statistical Database – Estonia
- US Country Travel Advisories & Information
Ethiopia
Densely populated, landlocked Eastern African nation; land area about twice the size of Texas
- Addis Fortune—English Language Weekly
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Ethiopia
- Energy Overview – Ethiopia
- Ethiopian Government Today
- Ethiopian Privatization Agency
- Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX)
- Freedom House Score – Ethiopia
- Haile Selassie – King of Kings
- International Monetary Fund – The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiiopia
- National Bank of Ethiopia
- Population Pyramid – Ethiopia
- UN Statistical Database – Ethiopia
- US Country Travel Advisories & Information
- US Department of State Background Note: Ethiopia
Finland
Northern European nation sharing an 830-mile-long border with Russia; slightly smaller than the state of Montana
- Bank of Finland
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Finland
- Energy Overview – Finland
- EU Country Overview – Finland
- Finland and the International Monetary Fund
- Freedom House’s Freedom Score
- Helsinki Stock Market – Finland
- International Monetary Fund – Finland
- Ministry of Social Affairs and Health
- Population Pyramids – Finland
- UN Statistical Database – Finland
- US Country Travel Advisories & Information
- US Department of State Background Note: Finland
France
Western European nation between Spain and Germany; land area slightly smaller than twice the size of Colorado
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – France
- Energy Overview – France
- Euronext Stock Exchange – France
- France Business News – France 24
- France from A to Z
- Freedom House’s Freedom Score – France
- International Monetary Fund
- National Institute for Statistics and Economics
- Population Pyramid – France
- The Bank of France
- UN Statistical Database – France
- US Country Travel Advisories & Information
- US Department of State Background Note: France
- U.S. Relations With France
Georgia
Small Southwestern Asian nation bordering Russia; land area slightly smaller than the state of South Carolina
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Georgia
- Embassy of Georgia in the US
- Energy Overview – Georgia
- Freedom House’s Freedom Score
- Georgian Association in the US
- Georgian Stock Exchange
- GT Georgia Today – English-language News from Georgia
- International Monetary Fund – Georgia
- National Bank of Georgia
- Parliament of Georgia
- Population Pyramids – Georgia
- Sarke Information Agency
- The World Bank in Georgia
- UN Statistical Database – Georgia
- US Country Travel Advisories & Information
- US Department of State Background Note: Georgia
- U.S. Relations With Georgia
- World Bank Overview – Georgia
Germany
Central European nation on the North Sea; slightly smaller than the state of Montana
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Germany
- Energy Overview – Germany
- Facts about Germany
- Freedom House’s Freedom Score – Germany
- German Embassy in Washington, DC
- German Institute for Economic Research
- German Tourism
- Germany Times
- International Monetary Fund
- Population Pyramid – Germany
- UN Statistical Database – Germany
- US Country Travel Advisories & Information
Ghana
Western African nation on the Gulf of Guinea; land area slightly smaller than the state of Oregon
- All Africa – Ghana
- Central Bank of Ghana
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Ghana
- Freedom House’s Freedom Score
- Ghana Investment Promotion Center
- Ghana Review International
- Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE)
- GhanaWeb
- International Monetary Fund – Ghana
- Population Pyramids – Ghana
- The Internet Public Library – Ghana
- UN Statistical Database – Ghana
- US Country Travel Advisories & Information
- US Department of State Background Note: Ghana
- World Bank Overview – Ghana
Greece
Southern European nation bordering the Mediterrean Ocean and the Aegean Sea; slightly smaller than the state of Alabama
- Athens Chamber of Commerce & Industry
- Bank of Greece
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Greece
- Communist Party of Greece
- Embassy of Greece in Washington, DC
- Freedom House’s Freedom Score – Greece
- International Monetary Fund
- Population Pyramid – Greece
- UN Statistical Database – Greece
- US Country Travel Advisories & Information – Greece
Guatemala
Middle American nation bordering the North Pacific Ocean; land area slightly smaller than the state of Tennessee
- Central Bank of Guatemala
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Guatemala
- Energy Overview – Guatemala
- Freedom House’s Freedom Score
- Guatemala Data Profile
- Guatemala Newspapers Online
- Population Pyramids – Ghana
- UN Statistical Database – Guatemala
- US Country Travel Advisories & Information
- US Department of State Background Note: Guatemala
- US Embassy in Guatemala
- US Relations With Guatemala
Haiti
Caribbean nation sharing the island of Hispaniola with the Dominican Republic; land area slightly smaller than the state of Maryland
- ABC Maps of Haiti
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Haiti
- Embassy of Haiti
- Energy Overview – Haiti
- Freedom House’s Freedom Score – Haiti
- Haiti Globe
- Haiti Newspapers
- Haiti Progress
- International Monetary Fund
- Population Pyramid – Haiti
- UN Statistical Database – Haiti
- US Country Travel Advisories & Information – Haiti
- US Department of State Background Note: Haiti
Honduras
Middle American nation bordering the Caribbean Sea; slightly larger than the state of Tennessee
- Central Bank of Honduras
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Honduras
- Energy Overview – Honduras
- Freedom House’s Freedom Score
- Honduras – Cultural Information
- Honduras This Week Online
- International Monetary Fund – Honduras
- Population Pyramids – Honduras
- UN Statistical Database – Honduras
- US Country Travel Advisories & Information – Honduras
- US Department of State Background Note: Honduras
- US Embassy in Honduras
- World Bank Overview – Honduras
- World History Archives – Honduras
Hong Kong
Administrative region of China in the South China Sea; land area six times the size of Washington, DC
- Census and Statistics – Hong Kong
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Hong Kong
- Economic and Trade Office – USA
- Energy Overview
- Hong Kong Stock Exchange – HKEX
- Population Pyramid – Hong Kong
- South China Morning Post
- UN Statistical Database – Hong Kong
- US Country Travel Advisories & Information
- US Department of State Background Note: Hong Kong
Hungary
Landlocked central European nation; land area slightly smaller than the state of Indiana
- Budapest Stock Exchange
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Hungary
- Energy Overview – Hungary
- Freedom House’s Freedom Score
- Hungarian Central Statistical Office
- International Monetary Fund – Hungary Index
- Magyar Nemzeti Bank – Hungary
- Population Pyramids – Hungary
- UN Statistical Database – Hungary
- US Country Travel Advisories & Information – Hungary
- US Department of State Background Note: Hungary
- US Embassy in Budapest
Iceland
Northern European island in the North Atlantic Ocean; land area slightly smaller than the state of Kentucky
India
South Asian nation between the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal; slightly more than one-third the size of the US
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – India
- Energy Overview – India
- Freedom House’s Freedom Score
- Government of India Directory
- India Finance & Investment Guide
- India Infoline
- Indiaagronet
- International Monetary Fund – India
- Live Virtual Tours
- National Stock Exchange of India
- Population Pyramids – India
- Reserve Bank of India
- The Times of India
- UN Statistical Database – India
- US Country Travel Advisories & Information – India
- US Department of State Background Note: India
- World Bank Overview – India
Indonesia
Southeastern Asia island nation; land area slightly smaller than three times the size of Texas
- Bank Indonesia
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Indonesia
- Energy Overview
- Freedom House Freedom Score
- Indonesian Stock Exchange
- International Monetary Fund – Indonesia
- Population Pyramid – Indonesia
- UN Statistical Database – Indonesia
- US Country Travel Advisories & Information – Indonesia
- US Department of State Background Note: Indonesia
Iran
Middle Eastern country on the Persian Gulf; land area slightly larger than the state of Alaska
- 4 Iranian Search Engines to Know About
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Iran
- Energy Overview – Iran
- Freedom House’s Freedom Score
- Iran Daily News
- Iran Money Museum
- Iranian Business Culture
- Iranian Embassy in England
- Islamic Republic News Agency
- Kurdish Culture in Iran
- Population Pyramids – Iran
- Presidency of the Islamic Republic of Iran
- UN Statistical Database – Iran
- US Department of State Background Note: Iran
Ireland
Western European nation occupying five-sixths of the island of Ireland; land area slightly larger than the state of West Virginia
- Central Bank of Ireland
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Ireland
- Freedom House’s Freedom Score – Ireland
- Ireland – Wikipedia
- Ireland Tourist Bureau
- Irish Stock Exchange
- Population Pyramid – Ireland
- UN Statistical Database – Ireland
- US Country Travel Advisories & Information – Ireland
- US Department of State Background Note: Ireland
Israel
Middle Eastern nation on the Mediterranean Sea; land area slightly smaller than the state of New Jersey
- Bank of Israel
- Central Bureau of Statistics
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Israel
- Energy Overview
- Freedom House Freedom Score
- Haaretz – Online Newspaper
- Israel Ministry of Tourism
- Israeli Embassy in Washington, DC
- Manufacturers Association of Israel
- Population Pyramids
- Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE)
- The Israel Insider
- The Jerusalem Post
- UN Statistical Database – Israel
- US Country Travel Advisories & Information – Israel
- US Department of State Background Note: Israel
Italy
Southern European peninsula nation extending into the Mediterranean Sea; slightly larger than the state of Arizona
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Italy
- Energy Overview – Italy
- EU Italy in the European Union
- Freedom House’s Freedom Score – Italy
- Italy’s National Statistical Institute
- Population Pyramid – Italy
- The Bank of Italy
- UN Statistical Database – Italy
- US Country Travel Advisories & Information – Italy
- US Department of State Background Note: Italy
- World Bank Overview
Ivory Coast
Western African nation on the North Atlantic Ocean; slightly larger than the state of New Mexico
- BCEAO – Central Bank of Central African States: Cote d’Ivoire
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Cote d’Ivoire
- BRVM — Cote d’Ivoire Stock Market
- Cote d’Ivoire Freedom House Score
- Energy Overview – Cote d’Ivoire
- Freedom House’s Freedom Score
- International Monetary Fund – Cote d’Ivorie
- Ivory Coast News from Aljazeera
- Population Pyramids – Cote d’Ivoire
- UN Statistical Database – Cote d’Ivoire
- US Country Travel Advisories & Information
- US Dept of State Background Note: Cote d’Ivoire
- U.S. Relations With Cote d’Ivoire
- World Bank Overview – Cote d’Ivoire
Jamaica
Popular Caribbean tourist island nation just south of Cuba; land area slightly smaller than the state of Connecticut
- Bank of Jamaica
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Jamaica
- Embassy of Jamica in Washington, D.C.
- Freedom House Score
- International Monetary Fund – Jamaica
- Jamaica Gleaner – Daily English language News
- Jamaica Information Service
- Population Pyramid by Region
- Statistical Institute of Jamaica
- The Jamaica Observer Internet Edition
- The Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE)
- U.N. Statistical Database – Jamaica
- U.S. Country Travel Advisories & Information – Jamaica
- U.S. Relations With Jamaica
- World Bank Overview – Jamaica
Japan
Eastern Asian island chain in the Pacific Ocean just east of North and South Koreas; slightly smaller than the state of California
- Bank of Japan
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Japan
- Economic and Social Research Institute
- Freedom House Score
- Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
- Japan Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Japan Today
- Japanese Stock Exchange
- Keidanren: Japanese Business Federation
- Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI)
- NikkeiNet Interactive Japan Inc
- Population Pyramids
- Statistics Bureau of Japan
- The Japan Times On-Line
- U.N. Statistical Database – Japan
- The World Bank in Japan
Jordan
Middle East nation between Israel and Saudi Arabia with the land slightly smaller than the state of Indiana
- Amman Stock Exchange – Jordan’s Stock Exchange
- Central Bank of Jordan
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Jordan
- Embassy of Jordan in Washington DC
- Energy Overview — Jordan
- Freedom House Score
- Jordan in Figures – Department of Statistics
- Population Pyramids by Region
- Profile of King Abdullah II of Jordan
- The Jordan Times – English-language News
- U.N. Statistical Database – Jordan
- U.S. Country Travel Advisories & Information
- U.S. Relations With Jordan
- The World Bank in Jordan
Kazakhstan
Central Asian nation northwest of China and south of Russia; about 4 times the size of Texas
- Asian Development Bank – Kazakhstan
- Astana Kazakhstan – Embassy News
- Bureau of National Statistics
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Kazakhstan
- Consulate General of the Republic of Kazakhstan in New Your City
- Energy Overview — Kazakhstan
- Kazakhstan City Guide & Bookings
- Kazakhstan Stock Market
- National (Central) Bank of Kazakhstan
- Population Pyramids by Region
- The Astana Times — English-language News
- The World Bank in Kazakhstan
- U.N. Statistical Database – Kazakhstan
- U.S. Dept. of State Background Note: Kazakhstan
Latvia
Eastern European nation located between the Baltic Sea and Russia; slightly larger than the state of West Virginia.
- Bank of Latvia
- Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Latvia
- Embassy of Latvia
- Freedom House Score – Latvia
- International Monetary Fund — Latvia
- Population Pyramid – Latvia
- Riga Stock Exchange
- The Baltic Times – English-language News
- U.N. Statistical Database – Latvia
- U.S. Country Travel Advisories & Information
Libya
Sparsely populated Northern African Mediterranean nation bordered by Egypt on the east and Algiers on the west.
- Central Bank of Libya
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Libya
- Energy Overview – Libya
- Freedom House Freedom Score
- Libya: Bureau of Statistics and Census
- Population Pyramids
- The Libya Observer
- The World Bank in Libya
- U.N. Statistical Database – Libya
- U.S. Country Travel Advisories & Information – Libya
- U.S. Relations With Libya
Lithuania
Eastern European nation north of Poland bordering the Baltic Sea, Latvia, and Russia; slightly larger than the state of West Virginia
- Central Bank of Lithuania
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Lithuania.
- Energy Overview – Lithuania
- Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania
- Freedom House Score – Lithuania
- Lithuanian Culture
- Ministry of the Economy and Innovation
- Population Pyramid – Lithuania
- Statistics Lithuania
- The Baltic Times News – Lithuania
- U.N. Statistical Database – Lithuania
- U.S. Country Travel Advisories & Information
- U.S. Relations With Lithuania
- Vilnius Stock Exchange of Lithuania
Luxembourg
Landlocked Western European nation located between France and Germany; slightly smaller than Rhode Island.
- Central Bank of Luxembourg
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Luxembourg
- Energy Overview – Luxembourg
- Freedom House Score
- Luxembourg Stock Exchange
- Luxembourg Times
- Population Pyramids
- Statistiques.lu
- The World Bank in Luxembourg
- U.N. Statistical Database – Luxembourg
- U.S. Country Travel Advisories & Information – Luxembourg
- U.S. Relations With Luxembourg
Madagascar
Island nation in the Indian Ocean just east of Africa; about the size of the state of Arizona.
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Madagascar
- Energy Overview – Madagascar
- Freedom House Score – Madagascar
- Madagascar Central Bank
- Madagascar Tribune
- Madagascar: National Institute of Statistics of Madagascar (INSTAT)
- Population Pyramid – Madagascar
- The World Bank in Madagascar
- U.N. Statistical Database – Madagascar
- U.S. Country Travel Advisories & Information – Madagascar
- U.S. Relations With Madagascar
- Weekly English-language Madagascar News from Aljazeera
Malawi
Small landlocked southern African nation slightly smaller than the state of Pennsylvania.
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Malawi
- Freedom House Score
- Friends of Malawi
- Nyasa Times – English-language Newspaper
- Malawi Stock Exchange
- Population Pyramids
- Reserve (Central) Bank of Malawi
- The World Bank in Malawi
- U.N. Statistical Database – Malawi
- U.S. Country Travel Advisories & Information – Malawi
- U.S. Relations With Malawi
Malaysia
Peninsula nation in southwestern Asia; land area slightly larger than New Mexico
- Bank Negara Malaysia – Malaysia’s Central Bank
- Bursa Malaysia – Malaysian Stock Market
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Malaysia
- Energy Overview – Malaysia
- Federal Government Ministries in Malaysia
- Freedom House Score – Malaysia
- Malaysian English-language News
- Ministry of Economy
- Ministry of Economy – Department of Statistics
- National Economic Recovery Plan
- Population Pyramid — Malaysia
- The Star – English-language News
- U.N. Statistical Database – Malaysia
- U.S. Country Travel Advisories & Information – Malaysia
Mauritius
Southwestern African island in the Indian Ocean, east of Madagascar; land area about 11 times the size of Washington DC
- Bank of Mauritius
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Mauritius
- Economic Development Board – Mauritius
- Freedom House Score
- Government of Mauritius Web Portal
- Mauritius Chamber of Commerce
- Mauritius Island Online
- Mauritius Tourism Authority
- Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development
- Population Pyramids
- Stock Exchange of Mauritius
- U.N. Statistical Database – Mauritius
- U.S. Country Travel Advisories & Information– Mauritius
- U.S. Relations With Mauritius
- The World Bank in Mauritius
Mexico
Middle American nation bordering the southern U.S border.; area less than three times the state of Texas
- Banco de Mexico – Mexico’s Central Bank
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Mexico
- Energy Overview – Mexico
- Freedom House Score – Mexico
- Grupo BMC – Mexican Stock Market
- Mexico Online Culture Directory
- Novedades – Mexican Culture Directory
- Population Pyramid – Mexico
- The Mexican Mint
- The World Bank in Mexico
- U.N. Statistical Database – Mexico
- U.S. Country Travel Advisories & Information – Mexico
- U.S. Relations With Mexico
- U.S. Embassy in Mexico
Moldova
Landlocked Eastern European nation located between Romania and Ukraine; slightly larger than the state of Maryland
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Moldova
- Energy Overview – Moldova
- Freedom House Score
- Life in Moldova
- Moldovia and the EU
- Moldova Stock Exchange
- National Bank of Moldova
- National Bureau of Statistics
- Population Pyramids
- U.S. Country Travel Advisories & Information – Moldova
- U.S. Department of State Background Note: Moldova
- World Bank Overview – Moldova
Mongolia
Northern landlocked Asian nation located between China and Russia; slightly smaller than the state of Alaska
- Mongolbank – Central Bank of Moldova
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Mongolia
- Embassy of Mongolia
- Energy Overview – Mongolia
- Freedom House Score
- Government and Politics – Republic of Mongolia
- Mongolia’s Stock Exchange
- Population Pyramid – Mongolia
- The UB Post
- The World Bank in Mongolia
- U.N. Statistical Database – Mongolia
Morocco
Northwest African nation bordering the North Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea; area slightly larger than the state of California
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Morocco
- Freedom House Score
- Hespress – English Language Newspaper
- Ministry of Economy and Finance
- Morocco’s Central Bank
- Morocco’s Stock Exchange
- Population Pyramids
- The Kingdom of Morocco — ACHPR
- The World Bank in Morocco
- U.N. Statistical Database – Morocco
- U.S. Relations With Morocco
Namibia
Southern African nation on the Atlantic Ocean; area slightly more than half the size of Alaska
- Bank of Namibia – Central Bank
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Namibia
- Energy Overview – Namibia
- Freedom House Score
- Namibian Stock Exchange
- Namibia Statistics Agency
- Online Guide to Namibia
- Population Pyramid – Namibia
- The Namibia Economist
- The Namibian
- The World Bank in Namibia
- U.N. Statistical Database – Namibia
- U.S. Country Travel Advisories & Information – Namibia
- U.S. Relations With Namibia
Nepal
Small landlocked nation in southern Asia bordering both India and China; land area slightly larger than the state of Arkansas
- Central Bank of Nepal
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Nepal
- Embassy of Nepal in the U.S.
- Energy Overview – Nepal
- Freedom House Freedom Score
- Ministry of Commerce – Export Promotions Board
- Nepal Data
- Nepal News – News as it Happens
- Nepal Stock Exchange
- Population Pyramids
- The Kathmandu Post
- The World Bank in Nepal
- Travel Guide to Nepal
- U.N. Statistical Database – Nepal
- U.S. Country Travel Advisories & Information – Nepal
- U.S. Relations With Nepal
Netherlands
Western European nation on North Sea west of Germany; slightly less than twice the size of New Jersey
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Netherlands
- Dutch News
- E.U. Country Overview – Netherlands
- Energy Overview – Netherlands
- Euronext Amsterdam – Stock Market
- Freedom House Score – Netherlands
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Netherlands
- Population Pyramid – Netherlands
- Royal Netherlands Embassy, Washington D.C.
- Statistics Netherlands
- The Netherlands Bank
- U.N. Statistical Database – Netherlands
- U.S. Country Travel Advisories & Information – Netherlands
- U.S. Relations With the Netherlands
- The World Bank in the Netherlands
New Zealand
Oceana islands nation in the South Pacific southeast of Australia; about the same size as the state of Colorado
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – New Zealand
- Energy Overview – New Zealand
- Freedom House Score
- New Zealand Embassy to the United States
- New Zealand Government Online
- New Zealand Stock Exchange – NZX
- Population Pyramids
- Reserve Bank of New Zealand
- Stats NZ: Home
- The New Zealand Herald Online
- The Press
- U.N. Statistical Database – New Zealand
- U.S. Country Travel Advisories & Information– New Zealand
- U.S. Relations With New Zealand
Nicaragua
Middle American nation separating the North Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea; land area slightly smaller than the state of New York.
- Central Bank of Nicaragua
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Nicaragua
- Confidential – English Language News
- Energy Overview – Nicaragua
- Freedom House Score – Nicaragua
- Nicaragua AP
- Nicaraguan Stock Exchange
- Population Pyramid – Nicaragua
- U.S. Country Travel Advisories & Information
- U.S. Relations With Nicaragua
- The World Bank in Nicaragua
Nigeria
Western African country on the Gulf of Guinea; land area more than twice the size of California.
- Central Bank of Nigeria
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile — Nigeria
- Embassy of Federal Republic of Nigeria
- Energy Overview – Nigeria
- National Bureau of Statistics
- NGX – Nigerian Exchange Limited
- ON – the Nigeria Web
- Population Pyramids
- The Guardian – Nigeria
- The Statehouse Abuja
- U.N. Statistical Database – Nigeria
- U.S. Country Travel Advisories & Information – Nigeria
- U.S. Relations With Nigeria
- Upstream – Online Business News
Norway
Northernmost European nation bordering the North Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean; slightly larger than the state of New Mexico.
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Norway
- Energy Overview – Norway
- Freedom House Score – Norway
- Norges Bank
- Norway in English – (translatrd)
- Norway in the United States
- Norwegian Stock Market – Oslo Bors
- Population Pyramids – Norway
- Royal House of Norway
- Statistics Norway
- U.N. Statistical Database – Norway
- U.S. Country Travel Advisories & Information – Norway
- U.S. Relations With Norway
- The World Bank in Norway
Oman
Middle east oil-producing nation on the Arabian Sea and Gulf of Oman; land area slightly smaller than the state of Kansas.
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Oman
- Energy Overview – Oman
- Freedom House Freedom Score
- Invest OMAN
- Ministry of National Economy
- Muscat Stock Exchange
- National Centre for Statistics & Information
- Oman Daily Observer
- Omani Studies Center – Sultan Qaboos University
- Population Pyramids
- Sultan Haitham bin Tariq – Sultan of Oman
- The Times of Oman
- U.N. Statistical Database – Oman
- U.S. Country Travel Advisories & Information – Oman
- Visit Oman
Pakistan
Southeastern Asian nation northeast of India; land area slightly less than twice the size of California.
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Pakistan
- Consul General of Pakistan
- DAWN – Internet Edition
- Embassy of Pakistan
- Energy Overview – Pakistan
- English Language Newspapers Online
- Freedom House Freedom Score
- Pakistan Bureau of Statistics
- Pakistan Stock Exchange Limited
- Pakistan Travel Documents
- Population Pyramids – Pakistan
- Radio Pakistan
- State (Central) Bank of Pakistan
- U.N. Statistical Database – Pakistan
- U.S. Country Travel Advisories & Information – Pakistan
- The World Bank in Pakistan
- U.S. Relations With Pakistan
Panama
Middle American country bordering the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean; land area slightly smaller than South Carolina.
- Banco Nacional – Panama’s Central Bank
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Panama
- Embassy of Panama in Washington D.C.
- Energy Overview – Panama
- Freedom House Freedom Score
- History of Panama
- Panama’s Stock Exchange
- Population Pyramids – Panama
- The Panama Canal
- The Panama News
- The World Bank in Panama
- U.N. Statistical Database – Panama
- U.S. Country Travel Advisories & Information – Panama
- U.S. Relations With Panama
Papua New Guinea
Southeastern Asian island nation; land area slightly larger than California.
- Bank of Papua New Guinea
- CIA World Factbook Profile – Papua New Guinea
- Energy Overview – Papua New Guinea
- Freedom House Score
- PNGX National Stock Exchange
- National Statistical Office
- Population Pyramids – Panama
- The Papua New Guinea Post-Courier
- U.N. Statistical Database – Papua New Guinea
- U.S. Country Travel Advisories & Information – Papua New Guinea
- U.S. Relations With Papua New Guinea
- World Bank – Projects in Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Landlocked central South American country northeast of Argentina; slightly smaller than the state of California.
- BCP – Banco Central Paraguay
- BVPASA – Paraguay’s Only Stock Exchange
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Paraguay
- El Pais – Paraguay
- Energy Overview – Paraguay
- MercoPress
- Population Pyramids – Paraguay
- The Guardian
- The World Bank in Paraguay
- U.N. Statistical Database – Paraguay
- U.S. Country Travel Advisories & Information – Paraguay
- U.S. Relations With Paraguay
Peru
Nation in Western South America bordering the South Pacific Ocean; land area slightly smaller than the state of Alaska.
- Central Reserve Bank of Peru
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Peru
- Energy Overview – Peru
- Experts Guide to the Andes
- Freedom House Freedom Score
- Peru Explorer
- Peru Stock Exchange
- Peruvian Times – English Language News
- Population Pyramids – Peru
- The World Bank in Peru
- U.N. Statistical Database – Peru
- U.S. Country Travel Advisories & Information – Peru
- U.S. Relations With Peru
Philippines
Southeastern Asian archipelago nation; land area slightly larger than the state of Arizona.
- ASEAN Membership Information
- Bureau of Labor Relations – Philippines
- Central Bank of the Philippines
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Philippines
- Department of Trade and Industry
- Energy Overview – Philippines
- Freedom House Score
- Government of the Philippines
- Headline News – Philippines
- Philippine Statistics Authority
- Population Pyramids – Regions
- PSE – Philippine Stock Exchange
- The Independent
- The World Bank in the Philippines
- U.N. Statistical Database – Philippines
- U.S. Country Travel Advisories & Information – Philippines
- U.S. Dept of State Background Note: Philippines
- UNICEF at a Glance: Philippines
Poland
Baltic seacoast nation east of Germany; land area slightly smaller than the state of New Mexico.
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Poland
- EU Country Overview – Poland
- Energy Overview – Poland
- Freedom House Score
- National Bank of Poland
- Poland Business and Science
- Polish Chamber Introduction
- Polish Newspapers Online
- Population Pyramids – Regions
- Statistics Poland
- The World Bank in Poland
- U.N. Statistical Database – Poland
- U.S. Country Travel Advisories & Information – Poland
- U.S. Relations With Poland
- Warsaw Stock Exchange
- World InfoZone – Poland
- Wyborcza.pl – Daily English Language Newspaper
Portugal
Eastern European nation west of Spain bordering the Atlantic Ocean; slightly smaller than the state of Indiana.
- Banco de Portugal
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Portugal
- Energy Overview – Portugal
- EU Country Overview – Portugal
- Euronext Lisbon
- Freedom House Score
- National Institute of Statistics
- Population Pyramids – Regions
- Portugal Welcome Page
- Presidency of the Republic of Portugal
- The Portugal Resident
- The World Bank in Portugal
- U.N. Statistical Database – Portugal
- U.S. Country Travel Advisories & Information – Portugal
- U.S. Relations With Portugal
Qatar
Middle East Peninsula bordering the Persian Gulf and Saudi Arabia; slightly smaller than the state of Connecticut.
- Central Bank of Qatar
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Qatar
- Embassy of the United States – Qatar
- Energy Overview – Portugal
- Freedom House Score
- Official Qatar Statistics Site
- Population Pyramids – Regions
- Qatar Stock Exchange
- Qatar Tribune
- The World Bank in Qatar
- U.N. Statistical Database – Qatar
- U.S. Country Travel Advisories & Information – Qatar
- U.S. Relations With Qatar
Romania
Southeastern European country on the Black Sea; land area slightly smaller than the state of Oregon.
- Bucharest Stock Exchange
- National Bank of Romania
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Romania
- Energy Overview – Romania
- EU Country Overview – Romania
- Freedom House Score
- National Institute of Statistics
- Population Pyramids – Regions
- Nine O’clock — Romanian Daily Newspaper
- Romanian Embassy in the U.S.
- The World Bank in Romania
- U.N. Statistical Database – Romania
- U.S. Country Travel Advisories & Information
Russia
World’s largest land area nation, borders the Arctic and North Pacific Oceans as well as the Black and Baltic Seas; land area about 1.7 times the U.S.
- Bank of Russia – the Central Bank of the Russian Federation
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Russia
- Energy Overview – Russia
- Federal State Statistical Service
- Freedom House Score
- International Monetary Fund – Russia
- MOEX — Moscow Stock Exchange
- Population Pyramid – Regions
- Russian Direct Investment Center
- The Moscow Times
- The World Bank in Russia
- U.N. Statistical Database – Russia
- U.S. Country Travel Advisories & Information – Russia
- U.S. Department of State Fact Sheet
San Marino
Enclave nation in Italy; third smallest country in Europe about 0.3 times the size of Washington D.C.
- Central Bank of San Marino
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – San Marino
- Freedom House Score
- Population Pyramid – Regions
- San Marino Economic Overview
- Statistics San Mareno – globalEDGE Report
- The Guardian
- Trade in Goods – U.S. & San Marino
- Travel Notes – San Marino
- U.N. Statistical Database – San Marino
- U.S. State Department Background Note: San Marino
Saudi Arabia
Middle East Arab oil producing nation located between the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf; approximately one fifth the size of the United States
- Arab News
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Saudi Arabia
- Energy Overview – Saudi Arabia
- Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Washingtog D.C.
- Freedom House Score
- General Authority for Statistics
- Population Pyramid – Regions
- Saudi Central Bank
- Saudi Gazette
- U.N. Statistical Database – Saudi Arabia
- U.S. – Saudi Arabian Business Council
- U.S. Country Travel Advisories & Information – Saudi Arabia
- U.S. Relations With Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Western African nation on the North Atlantic Ocean; slightly smaller than the state of South Dakota.
- All Africa – Senegal
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Senegal
- Energy Overview – Senegal
- Freedom House Score
- Population Pyramid – Regions
- Senegal’s Central Bank
- The World Bank in Senegal
- U.N. Statistical Database – Senegal
- U.S. Country Travel Advisories & Information – Senegal
- U.S. Department of State Background Note: Senegal
- World Health Organization – Senegal
Singapore
Southeastern Asian peninsula nation; when area approximately 3.5 times the size of Washington D.C.
- ASEAN Member Country Guide – Singapore
- Channel News Asia
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Singapore
- Energy Overview – Singapore
- Freedom House Score
- Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore
- Monetary Authority of Singapore
- Population Pyramid – Regions
- SGX Singapore Stock Exchange
- Singapore Economic Development Board
- Singapore’s Embassy in the U.S.
- Statistics Singapore
- The Business Times – Singapore
- The Singapore Government
- The Straits Times Interactive
- The World Bank in Singapore
- U.N. Statistical Database – Singapore
- U.S. Relations With Singapore
- U.S. Embassy in Singapore
Slovakia
Landlocked central European nation south of Poland and east of Ukraine; about twice the size of the state of New Hampshire.
- Bratislava Stock Exchange (BSSE)
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Slovakia
- Energy Overview – Slovakia
- Freedom House Score
- National Bank of Slovakia – Slovakia’s Central Bank
- Population Pyramid – Regions
- Slovakian News from Aljazeera
- Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic
- The Slovak Spectator
- The World Bank in the Slovak Republic
- U.N. Statistical Database – Slovakia
- U.S. Country Travel Advisories & Information – Slovakia
- U.S. Relations With Slovakia
Slovenia
Southeastern European nation east of Italy and south of Austria; sightly smaller than the state of New Jersey.
- Central Bank of Slovenia
- Discover Slovenia — Chamber of Commerce and Industry
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Slovenia
- Embassy of Slovenia in Washington D.C.
- Energy Overview – Slovenia
- Freedom House Score
- International Monetary Fund – Republic of Slovenia
- Ljubljanska Borza – Stock Exchange
- Population Pyramid – Regions
- Slovenia – from Aljazeera
- Statistical Office – Republic of Slovenia
- The Slovenia Times
- U.N. Statistical Database – Slovenia
- U.S. Country Travel Advisories & Information – Slovenia
- U.S. Relations With Slovenia
South Africa
Nation on southern tip of Africa bordering both the Southern Atlantic and Indian Oceans; land area twice the size of Texas.
- Business Day
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – South Africa
- Energy Overview – South Africa
- Freedom House Score
- International Monetary Fund – South Africa
- JSE Securities Exchange – South Africa
- National Treasury – Internet
- News 24
- Population Pyramids
- SARS OnLine – South African Revenue Service
- South Africa Government Online
- South African Reserve Bank
- Statistics South Africa
- The World Bank in South Africa
- U.N. Statistical Database – South Africa
- U.S. Country Travel Advisories & Information – South Africa
- U.S. Relations With South Africa
South Korea
Eastern Asian peninsular nation located between China and Japan; land area slightly larger than the state of Indiana.
- Bank of Korea
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – South Korea
- Energy Overview – South Korea
- Freedom House Score
- International Monetary Fund – Republic of Korea
- Korea Economic Institute
- Korea Exchange – Korea’s Stock Market
- Korea.net
- KOSIS – KOrea Statistical Information Service
- Population Pyramids
- The Chosun Daily
- The Korea Herald
- The World Bank in Republic of Korea
- U.S. Country Travel Advisories & Information – South Korea
- U.S. Relations With the Republic of Korea
Spain
Southwestern European nation southwest of France; area or than 2 times the size of the state of Oregon.
- Bank of Spain – Spain’s Central Bank
- Bolsa de Madrid – Madrid’s Stock Market
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Spain
- El Pais – English Language Paper
- Energy Overview – Spain
- EU Country Overview – Spain
- Freedom House Score
- International Monetary Fund – Spain
- Population Pyramid – Spain
- Spanish Statistical Office
- The World Bank in Spain
- U.N. Statistical Database – Spain
- U.S. Country Travel Advisories & Information – Spain
- U.S. Relations With Spain
Sri Lanka
Island nation in the Indian Ocean directly south of India; slightly larger than the state of West Virginia.
- Central Bank of Sri Lanka
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Sri Lanka
- Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE)
- Daily Mirror OnLine
- Department of Census and Statistics
- Embassy of Sri Lanka
- Freedom House Score
- Government – Republic of Sri Lanka
- International Monetary Fund in Sri Lanka
- Population Pyramid – Sri Lanka
- Sri Lanka Ministry of Finance, Economic Stabilization & National Policies
- The World Bank in Sri Lanka
- U.N. Statistical Database – Sri Lanka
- U.S. Country Travel Advisories & Information – Sri Lanka
- U.S. Relations With Sri Lanka
Sweden
Northern European country between Finland and Norway; slightly larger than the state of California.
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Sweden
- Embassy of Sweden in Washington D.C.
- Energy Overview – Sweden
- EU Country Overview – Sweden
- Freedom House Score
- Government Offices of Sweden
- International Monetary Fund – Sweden
- Population Pyramid – Sweden
- Statistics Sweden
- Sveriges Riksbank – Sweden’s Central Bank
- Swedish Stock Market
- The Local
- The Swedish Government
- The World Bank – Sweden
- U.N. Statistical Database – Sweden
- U.S. Country Travel Advisories & Information – Sweden
- Welcome to Sweden
Switzerland
Central European nation east of France and north of Italy; area less than two times the size of New Jersey
- About Switzerland
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Switzerland
- Energy Overview – Sweden
- Freedom House Score
- Information about Switzerland
- International Monetary Fund – Switzerland
- Population Pyramid – Switzerland
- SIX Swiss Exchange
- Swiss Embassy in Washington, D.C.
- The Swiss National Bank
- The Swiss Times
- The World Bank in Switzerland
- U.N. Statistical Database – Switzerland
Syria
Middle East country on the Mediterranean Sea between Lebanon and Turkey; land area slightly larger than the state of North Dakota
- Central Bank of Syria
- Central Bureau of Statistics
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Syria
- Damascus Securities Exchange
- Energy Overview – Syria
- Freedom House Score
- International Monetary Fund in Syria
- Population Pyramid – Syria
- Syria Online
- Syrian News – from Aljazeera
- The World Bank in the Syrian Arab Republic
- U.N. Statistical Database – Syria
- U.S. Country Travel Advisories & Information – Syria
Taiwan
Eastern Asian island country near the China coast; slightly smaller than the states of Maryland and Delaware combined
- American Institute in Taiwan
- Central Bank of Taiwan
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Taiwan
- Embassy of Taiwan in the U.S.
- Energy Overview – Taiwan
- Freedom House Score
- National Statistics, Republic of China (Taiwan)
- Population Pyramid Regions
- Taipei Times
- Taiwan Online – Government Information Office
- Taiwan Stock Exchange
- U.S. Country Travel Advisories & Information
- U.S. Department of State Background Note: Taiwan
Tanzania
Eastern African country on the Indian Ocean; area about twice the size of California
- Bank of Tanzania – Tanzanian Central Bank
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Tanzania
- Energy Overview – Tanzania
- International Monetary Fund in Tanzania
- National Bureau of Statistics
- Population Pyramid Tanzania
- Tanzanian News from Aljazeera
- Dar es salaam Stock Exchange (DSE) – Tanzanian Stock Market
- The Citizen
- The World Bank in Tanzania
- U.S. Country Travel Advisories & Information – Tanzania
Thailand
Southeastern Asian nation bordering both the Gulf of Thailand and the Strait of Malacca; land area about twice the size of Wyoming
- ASEAN Member Country Guide – Thailand
- Bangkok Post
- Business Day Online News
- Central Bank of Thailand
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Thailand
- Energy Overview – Thailand
- Freedom House Score
- Global Development Network – GDN
- Ministry of Finance
- National Statistics Office
- Population Pyramids
- Stock Exchange of Thailand – SET
- TDRI – Development Research Institute
- The World Bank in Thailand
- U.N. Statistical Database – Thailand
- U.S. Country Travel Advisories & Information – Thailand
Tunisia
Northern African country on the Mediterranean Sea; area slightly larger than the state of Georgia
- Central Bank of Tunisia
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Tunisia
- Energy Overview – Tunisia
- Freedom House Score
- National Institute of Statistics
- Population Pyramid – Tunisia
- The Independent – Tunisia
- The World Bank in Tunisia
- Tunisia –Latest from Aljazeera
- Tunisia and the IMF
- Tunisian Embassy in the United States
- Tunisian Stock Market
- U.N. Statistical Database – Tunisia
- U.S. Country Travel Advisories & Information
Turkey
Southwestern Asian nation separating the Mediterranean and the Black Seas; land area slightly larger than Texas
- Borsa Istanbul – Turkish Stock Market
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Turkey
- Daily News
- Daily Sabah
- Guide to Doing Business in Turkey
- Freedom House Score
- Population Pyramid
- The Central Bank of Turkey
- The World Bank in Turkiye
- Turkey – Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Turkish Embassy in Washington, DC
- Turkish Statistical Institute
- U.N. Statistical Database – Turkey
Turkmenistan
Central Asian nation on the Caspian Sea; land area slightly larger than the state of California
- Central Bank of Turkmenistan
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Turkmenistan
- Embassy of Turkmenistan
- Energy Overview – Turkmenistan
- English Language News – from Al Jazeera
- Freedom House Summary – Turkmenistan
- Population Pyramid
- The World Bank in Turkmenistan
- Turkmenistan Statistical Service
- U.N. Statistical Database – Turkmenistan
- U.S. Country Travel Advisories & Information– Turkmenistan
Uganda
Landlocked Central Eastern African nation; land area slightly smaller than the state of Oregon
- Bank of Uganda
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Uganda
- Energy Overview – Uganda
- Freedom House Score
- International Monetary Fund in Uganda
- Population Pyramid – Uganda
- The Monitor – Uganda
- The World Bank in Uganda
- Uganda Bureau of Statistics
- U.N. Statistical Database – Uganda
- U.S. Country Travel Advisories & Information – Uganda
- Ugandan Securities Exchange
- Uganda Investment Authority
Ukraine
Eastern European country between Romania, Russia, and the Black Sea; land area slightly smaller than Texas
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Ukraine
- Embassy of Ukraine in the USA
- Energy Overview – Uganda
- Freedom House Score
- International Monetary Fund in Ukraine
- Kyiv Post
- National Bank of Ukraine
- NV The New Voice of Ukraine
- Population Pyramid – Ukraine
- The World Bank in Ukraine
- U.N. Statistical Database – Ukraine
- U.S. Country Travel Advisories & Information – Ukraine
- Ukrainian Exchange
United Kingdom
Western European island nation between the North Atlantic and the North Sea; slightly smaller than the state of Oregon
- Bank of England
- BBC United Kingdom
- World Factbook Country Profile – United Kingdom
- Energy Overview – United Kingdom
- Financial Times – U.K.
- Freedom House Score
- International Monetary Fund in the U.K.
- London Stock Exchange
- Office for National Statistics
- Population Pyramid – United Kingdom
- The World Bank and the United Kingdom
- U.N. Statistical Database – United Kingdom
- U.S. Country Travel Advisories & Information– United Kingdom
Uruguay
Southern South African nation on the South Atlantic Ocean; slightly less area than the state of Washington
- BBC News Uruguay
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Uruguay
- Energy Overview – Uruguay
- Freedom House Score
- International Monetary Fund in Uruguay
- Merco Press – News
- National Institute of Statistics
- Population Pyramid – Uruguay
- The World Bank in Uruguay
- U.N. Statistical Database – Uruguay
- U.S. Country Travel Advisories & Information – Uruguay
- Uruguay News from Aljazeera
Uzbekistan
Landlocked Central Asian nation bordering Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan; slightly larger than the state of California
- Central Bank of Republic of Uzbekistan
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Uzbekistan
- Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan
- Energy Overview – Uzbekistan
- Freedom House Score
- International Monetary Fund in Uzbekistan
- Population Pyramids by Region – Uzbekistan
- Statistics Agency, Republic of Uzbekistan
- The Tashkent Times
- The World Bank in Uzbekistan
- Toshkent – The Only Stock Exchange in Uzbekistan
- U.N. Statistical Database – Uzbekistan
- U.S. Country Travel Advisories & Information – Uzbekistan
- Uzbekistan – News from Aljazeera
Venezuela
South American nation on the Caribbean; Lynn slightly twice the size of California
- Caracas Stock Exchange (BVC)
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Venezuela
- El Pais – News
- Energy Overview – Venezuela
- Freedom House Score
- International Monetary Fund – Venezuela
- National Institute of Statistics
- Population Pyramids by Region – Venezuela
- The Central Bank of Venezuela
- The World Bank in Venezuela
- U.N. Statistical Database – Venezuela
- U.S. Country Travel Advisories & Information – Venezuela
- U.S. Embassy in Venezuela
- Venezuelan Council for Investment Promotion
Vietnam
Southeastern Asian nation on the south China Sea; land area slightly larger than New Mexico
- ASEAN Member Country Guide – Vietnam
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Vietnam
- Energy Overview – Vietnam
- Freedom House Score
- General Statistics Office
- International Monetary Fund in Vietnam
- Population Pyramids by Region – Vietnam
- State Bank of Vietnam
- The World Bank in Vietnam
- U.N. Statistical Database – Vietnam
- U.S. Country Travel Advisories & Information – Vietnam
- Vietnam +
- Vietnam Index
- Vietnam Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- vnExpress
Yemen
Middle East country on southern Arabian Peninsula; about twice the size of the state of Wyoming
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Yemen
- Embassy of the Republic of Yemen
- Energy Overview – Yemen
- Freedom House Score
- International Monetary Fund in Yemen
- Population Pyramids by Region – Yemen
- The Central Bank of Yemen
- The World Bank in Yemen
- U.N. Statistical Database – Yemen
- U.S. Country Travel Advisories & Information – Yemen
- Yemen Times
- Yemen Today from Al Jezeera
Zambia
Landlocked Southern African nation; land area slightly larger than the state of Texas
- Central Bank of Zambia
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Zambia
- Energy Overview – Zambia
- Freedom House Score
- International Monetary Fund in Zambia
- Lusaka Times
- Online Guide to Zambia
- Population Pyramids by Region – Zambia
- Stock Market in Zambia
- The World Bank in Zambia
- Times of Zambia
- U.N. Statistical Database – Zambia
- U.S. Country Travel Advisories & Information – Zambia
- U.S. Embassy in Zambia
- ZamStats – Zambia’s Statistical Producing Agency
Zimbabwe
Landlocked Southern African nation located between South Africa and Zambia; slightly larger than the state of Montana
- Central Bank of Zimbabwe
- CIA World Factbook Country Profile – Zimbabwe
- Dailynews
- Energy Overview – Zimbabwe
- Freedom House Score
- International Monetary Fund in Zimbabwe
- NewsDay
- Online Guide to Zimbabwe
- Population Pyramids by Region – Zimbabwe
- The Financial Gazette
- The World Bank in Zimbabwe
- The Zimbabwe Situation
- U.N. Statistical Database – Zimbabwe
- U.S. Country Travel Advisories & Information – Zimbabwe
- ZimStat
- Zimbabwe Stock Exchange
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