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Network of networks for research and cooperation in cultural development. Features databank of regional policies, institutions, and resources; current publications and research; membership and participation information.
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Culturelink, the Network of Networks for Research and Cooperation in Cultural Development  Centre network membership members contact activities news research conferences databank policies institutions resources publications review proceedings directories World Summit Award support search site map helpdesk download mirror sites credits 1996-2005 Culturelink Network. All rights reserved. Web editor: Aleksandra Imogen Ivir...
http://www.culturelink.org/

Portal hosted by Western Connecticut State University, Department of Social Sciences features links to resources related to area studies.
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World Area Studies Internet Resources  Scroll down for complete list, or select by area Worldwide Africa Asia Caribbean Europe Latin America Mediterranean Middle East North America Pacific/Australia Russia/CIS Small Islands World Indigenous Peoples Misc Anthropology; Geography; Political Science; Other WCSU Lists] Please report non-working links....
http://www.wcsu.ctstateu.edu/socialsci/area.html

Study focus on globalization, international governance and cultural change. Degree program jointly run by universities in Freiburg, New Delhi, and Singapore.
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Global Studies Programme  Global Studies Programme http global-studies.de/...
http://www.global-studies.de/

A research unit at Johns Hopkins University that specializes in the study of global power, culture, and history. Features newsletter, calendar of events and program information.
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Welcome to the Institute for Global Studies  Studies is not currently seeking a Post-Doctoral Fellow. Please visit this site again in November for information on the fellowship for the 2004-2005 academic year. It is only when we integrate our different kinds of knowledge that the people without...
http://www.jhu.edu/~igscph/

Non-profit organization dedicated to geographic, political, economic and historical information for many countries and regions. Features catalog of area studies, as well as contact information and mission statement for the group.
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Learn about the world worldwide expedition and country information  Interactive photo galleries Join the Expedition Get involved: expeditioners, world hosts, student gurus, and classrooms. The prevailing attitude now is one of purchase begets happiness. We seem to have lost our focal points, our awareness of our world. It has...
http://www.n2geo.org/home.html

Information from the CIA World Fact Book, United Nations Statistical Office, Library of Congress Country Studies and other sources. Features calculated country ranks, maps, country and airport codes.
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Countries of the World 16 years of CIA World Fact Books  The current world fact book in A [Top of Page] Afghanistan Albania Algeria American Samoa Andorra Angola Anguilla Antarctica Antigua and Barbuda Arctic Ocean Argentina Armenia Aruba Ashmore and Cartier Islands Atlantic Ocean Australia Austria Azerbaijan B [Top of Page]...
http://www.theodora.com/wfb/

Search engine from Michigan State University features access to courses, maps, news, data sources, and current research. Database is sorted by region, country, thematic area, constituency group, and resource type.
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 Search our database of websites Visit our country pages Other related sites For Michigan specific resources go to MSU Global Michigan Before you travel! Review this helpful list of travel precautions. Iraq Update helping you understand the war in Iraq...
http://www.msuglobalaccess.net

Meta search engine allows visitors to query multiple data archives based on country and topic. Features geographic interface, keyword and topic specification.
http://denali.ncgia.ucsb.edu/worldrob/viewer.htm

Offers country and regional profiles including maps, information on literacy, GNP, poverty, and comparison rankings.
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Information about Countries World Rankings  Recently elected first female Chancelor Angela Merkel learn more world almanac- Quickly find facts and figures for over 190 countries Select a Country Afghanistan Albania Algeria Andorra Angola Antigua and Barbuda Argentina Armenia Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahamas, The Bahrain Bangladesh...
http://www.aneki.com

Provides country and regional graphs and descriptive statistics based on geography, military, economy, crime, education, and transportation.
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NationMaster.com Where Stats Come Alive!  Antarctica was inhospitable, think again its land area is only 98% ice. Reassuringly, the other 2% is categorised as barren rock Interesting Facts Make your own graph: Hold down Control and click onseveral. Compare All Top 5 Top 10 Top...
http://www.nationmaster.com

Provides information on the history, geography, economy, political situation and culture of countries. Sponsored by the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade.
http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/cfs...cil-cai/inter-source/menu-en.asp

Full text version of books included in the Country Studies/Area Handbook Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Army.
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Country Studies  This website contains the on-line versions of books previously published in hard copy by the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress under the Country Studies/Area Handbook Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Army. Because the original intent...
http://www.country-studies.com/

An overview article that includes a discussion of important authors in the field.
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Introduction page  Studies has been gaining prominence since the 1970s. Some would date its rise in the Western academy from the publication of Edward Said's influential critique of Western constructions of the Orient in his 1978 book, Orientalism. The growing currency within...
http://www.english.emory.edu/Bahri/Intro.html

Gives an overview of economics, politics, healthcare, nutrition and crimes rates occurring in nations around the world, especially as it affects children.
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UNICEF Information by country  We are the leading advocate for children’s rights, active in 157 countries and territories around the world. Learn about our goals, and our accomplishments, in each of them. CEE/CISand Baltic States East Asiaand the Pacific Eastern andSouthern Africa Industrializedcountries Latin...
http://www.unicef.org/infobycountry/