Information on States and Countries
Print resources
- World Almanac (REF 310 W89); Information on both states and countries.
- World Gazetteer (REF 910.3 C444); International directory of places.
- Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations (REF 910.3 W927); Based on member states of the United Nations. Good for background information.
Internet resources
- Atlapedia Online - Countries A-Z
- Infonation - View and compare the most up-to-date statistical data for member states of the United Nations.
- Information Please Almanac Online - The same information as the print source, only more current and online.
- World Factbook - Current information on all countries, put together by the CIA.
- 50 U.S. States and Capitals - The most informative site on the states of the U.S.
- U.S. State Fact Sheets - Includes information about the states as well as links to other pertinent sites.
- Library of Congress Country Studies - On-line handbooks present a description and analysis of the historical setting and the social, economic, political, and national security systems and institutions of countries throughout the world.
