Musselman Library Research Guides - Country Information Topic Guide

Political Profiles

Europa Publications
Extensive information about the nations of the world. Coverage includes an introductory survey, economic statistics, and information on government, political parties, constitution, religion, press, media, trade and industry, atomic energy, leading government officials, cabinet ministers, and diplomatic representatives. Available online at Europa World Plus .

CIA World Factbook - REF DESK G 122 .U56
For each country there are one or two pages of data on that nation's geography, people, government, economy, communications, and defense forces. Available online at: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/index.html
Political Handbook of the World
Has information on a country's geography and history, government and politics, political parties and groups, legislature, cabinet, news media, and intergovernmental representation. The news media section usually lists major newspapers, radio stations, and television networks with their political affiliations. Available online through CQ Political Reference Suite.
Library of Congress Country Studies
A freely available online source which provides access to the series of books prepared by the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress under the Country Studies/Area Handbook Program sponsored by the Department of the Army. Available online at http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/.
BBC News: Country Profiles
Full profiles provide an instant guide to history, politics and economic background of countries and territories, and background on key institutions. They also include audio or video clips from BBC archives:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/country_profiles/default.stm
Statesman's Yearbook - REF JA 51 .S7
For each nation there is material on area, population, constitution, defense, economy, energy, trade, communication, justice, education, religion, welfare, and major governmental officials; also provides directory and statistical information for the provinces and stages of major nations such as India, Germany, and the United States.