Finding Government Information 

Background Notes - Facts about the land, people. history, government, political conditions, economy, and foreign relations of independent states, some dependencies, and areas of special sovereignty. - U.S. Department of State

CIA World Factbook - CIA publication - almanac style information about the countries of the world. Formerly an annual book, now published solely on the web. Updated bi-weekly

Countries of the World  - Students of the World 

Country Studies - Description and analysis of historical settings, social, economic, political, national security systems and institutions of countries throughout the world - U.S. Department of Defense. Some titles are available in print in Government Documents Middle Level North. D 101.22:

Europa - Gateway to the European Union - Portal site of the European Union. It provides up-to-date coverage of European Union affairs, including legislation currently in force or under discussion, access to the website for each of the EU institutions, policies, powers, case law, and an online library.

EU at a Glance - Member states, maps interesting facts

International Maps & Atlases - Weber State University Stewart Library Research Guide

International Statistics  - Weber State University Stewart Library Research Guide

Portals to the World - Library of Congress Global Gateway

Travel Information - U.S. Department of State - Travel Warnings, Travel Alerts, and Country Specific Information, which includes location of embassies or consulate, unusual immigration practices, health conditions, political disturbances, currency, crime and security, and drug penalties.