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Country Research
Access detailed country information on culture, economics, politics, and more using library databases and websites below.
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AtoZ: World Business This link opens in a new windowAtoZ World Business is a database that provides country business profiles covering a wide range of business and trade related information. (NVCC)
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AtoZ: World Culture This link opens in a new windowA wealth of reference information about the nations of the world. Includes information about demographics, climate, culture and travel. (NVCC)
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Mergent Market Atlas This link opens in a new windowProvides access to a multitude of company, industry, country, index, ESG and economic data analysis tools and reports. (VIVA) This database replaced Mergent Online.
Select 'Country' from the top navigation menu to view Dun & Bradstreet's Country Insight reports providing country insights and data-driven analysis. -
Business Source Complete (EBSCO) This link opens in a new windowArticles from journals, magazines and newspapers that are business oriented, company reports, industry reports and country reports. (VIVA)
Under 'Filters' see 'Publication Type'. Select 'Country Report', then enter your country in the search box.
Suggested Websites
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BBC News > Country ProfilesFull profiles provide an instant guide to history, politics and economic background of countries and territories
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CIA > The World FactbookThe Factbook provides information on the history, people, government, economy, energy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 267 world entities.
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Export.govExport.gov helps U.S. companies plan, develop and execute international sales strategies necessary to succeed in today's global marketplace. Developed by international trade specialists and economists, here you will find trusted market intelligence, practical advice and business tools to help you understand how to export, connect with foreign buyers, and expand operations in new markets.
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IMF Country InformationThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) is an organization of 189 countries, working to foster global monetary cooperation, secure financial stability, facilitate international trade, promote high employment and sustainable economic growth, and reduce poverty around the world.