Countries and Foods
US Government Country Information
- Department of State Country InformationBasic information about countries and regions.
- CIA World Factbook"information on the history, people, government, economy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 267 world entities."
- Country commercial guides"Market conditions, opportunities, regulations, and business customs for over 125 countries prepared by trade and industry experts at U.S. embassies worldwide."
- Library of Congress Country StudiesDescription and analysis of the history, as well as the social, economic, political, and national security systems and institutions of around 80 countries throughout the world.
Global data sources
- BBC News Country InformationFull profiles provide an instant guide to history, politics and economic background of countries and territories, and background on key institutions.
- Britannica Online: Academic Edition This link opens in a new window
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Excellent, concise articles about countries.
- World Bank Country InformationThe World Bank is a vital source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world.
Countries and food
- FAO (Food & Agriculture Organization) Country ProfilesCountry specific information on food, agriculture, and resource management.
- FAO Dietary GuidelinesGuidelines from around the world.
- World Health Organization - CountriesInformation on heatlh, nutrition, disease, mortality, and risk factors for countries around the world.
- Ambassadors Recommend the One Book to Read before Visiting Their Country.An interesting article from Conde Nast (Oct. 29, 2019)
