The World Bank has made available its books, articles, reports, and working papers.
Global Edge - Why Study International Business?
Background Notes Home Page: U.S. Department of State
U.S. Bilateral Relations Fact Sheets
Library of Congress Country Studies/Area Handbook
Library of Congress Global Gateway: World Cultures & Resources
Country Briefings: Economist.com - News, country profiles, economic data, and forecasts
Financial Times; Country and Industry Surveys
International Database (IBD): U.S. Census Bureau
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.
World Bank Countries
World Bank Regions
World Bank: Doing Business - Business regulations in 185 economies are presented.
Country Profiles from the Electronic Development and Environment Information System Profiles of Agriculture, Environment, Economics, Gender, Politics, Education, and Health.
Foreign Information by Country: University of Colorado at Boulder
GlobalEdge - Country insights for 196 countries, global resources and market potential indicators
International Statistical Agencies listed by the U.S. Department of Labor
NationMaster Country Comparisons - Generate maps and graphs of statistical information
World Country Profiles: BBC News
The Globalist - An online publishing service that covers globalization in its free daily magazine.
U.S. Census Bureau: Statistical Agencies
UNTCAD UN Conference on Trade and Development - Fact sheets on 192 economies
World Statistics Pocketbook 2020: UN - Annual compilation of key economic, social and environmental indicators, presented in one-page profiles covers 217 countries.
GlobalEDGE has developed interactive "Export Tutorial." which guides users through many exporting topics to help in the decision making process before engaging in international trade. Information categories include the following: Export Readiness, Government Regulations, Financial Considerations, Sales and Marketing, and Logistics.