www.cia.gov
The CIA has on its website The World Fact Book. This is an excellent source for country statistics and information for almost every country in the world. www.state.gov
The State Dept. provides Background Notes on almost every country in the world. A more general overview than the statistics found on the CIA website. www.un.org
United Nations main home page. Link to Member States for emabssies and permanent missions. Also check under cyberschoolbus for general country information.
www.loc.gov
Library of Congress site. Has other connections as listed below. lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/cshome.html
Country Studies
This site has 91 different country studies that are extensive, covering all aspects of political, cultural and economic aspects of the country. http://sun2.lib.uci.edu/HSG/RefHealth.html
My new favorite country resource. Find country information, time zones, international law and shipping and all kinds of other tidbits. www.festivals.com
While providing information on festivals that are upcoming in countries, this site also recommends books and videos (through Amazon) and it gives official website for further information. www.everydayknowledge.com
Mr. Per is America's Confidence Coach. He provides motivational speaking, writes articles, and gives media interviews. He has produced a confidence CD and he has written a book t.
www.rdawson.com
Roger Dawson is the king of negotiating. His website has a wealth of free articles for you yo read and also articles to use in your newsletters (providing you give proper credit).
www.culturalorientation.net
Cultural Orientation. Best part about the site is the resources list. A wealth of connections. Also provides information on immigrants and refugees.
www.holidayfestival.com
Sort holidays by country, by religion. Has links for all kinds of global calendars.
www.education-world.com
Has a huge set of links for countries around the world (93 links for Venezuela for example). Also has holidays and activities. http://www-sci.lib.uci.edu/HSG/RefCalculators.html
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