Library Of Congress Country Studies: "The Country Studies Series presents a description and analysis of the historical setting and the social, economic, political, and national security systems and institutions of countries throughout the world and examines the interrelationships of those systems and the ways they are shaped by cultural factors."
United States Department of States Background Notes : "Background Notes are factual publications that contain information on all the countries of the world with which the United States has relations. They include facts on the country's land, people, history, government, political conditions, economy, and its relations with other countries and the United States."
Country Reports.org: Countries profiled from around the world. Here you will find over 6,600 pages and 6,400 related links on over 260 countries!
BBC Country Profiles: "Full profiles provide an instant guide to history, politics and economic background of countries."
MSU Global Access: "MSU Global Access is a portal to information about the world that contains a database of Websites and other resources selected by experts at Michigan State University."
National Geographic's Map Machine: "Find nearly any place on Earth, and view it by population, climate, and much more. Plus, browse antique maps, find country facts, or plan your next outdoor adventure with our trail maps."
Atlapedia online: "Atlapedia Online contains full color physical maps, political maps as well as key facts and statistics on countries of the world."
TopoZone: "The Web's first interactive topo map of the entire United States."
Flags of the World: Everything you need to know about flags.
Historical Atlas of the Twentieth Century: A thematic atlas that includes historical maps, along with maps and charts on themes such as the Cold War, living conditions, imperialism, religion, war, and atrocities