Reference
CAPLEX
(current; updates vary)
A general encyclopedia in Norwegian, with links to related
matter in the encyclopedia and external links.
Country
Studies / Area Handbooks (dates and updates vary)
Analyses of countries prepared by the Federal Research
Division of the Library of Congress.
Digital
National Security Archive (1945 - date; updated annually)
Over 35,000 declassified primary documents relating to
US foreign policy since 1945 grouped in 12 collections.
Extensive record descriptions and full text included.
Encyclopaedia
Britannica Online
Full text of the 32 volume Encyclopaedia Britannica, their
annual The Britannica Book of the Year and Merriam-Webster's
Collegiate Dictionary.
Geopolitical
and International Research Resources
Compiled by Library staff, this web page leads to sites
which "provide information available electronically
about countries." Both licensed and free resources
are included.
Historical
Research in Europe
Database with information on libraries and archives; accessible
through broad subject categories or keyword search.
Political
Risk Yearbook (current; updated annually)
Extensive economic, demographic
and social background for over 100 countries. Includes
forecasts of risk to international business for each country.
SourceOECD
(1998-current; updated daily)
The online library of the Organization for Economic Cooperation
and Development. It includes 20 book collections by them,
24 periodicals, statistical databases, and more. Most
OECD publications are also available in paper format on
the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus and can be
located by searching in MadCat.
WESSWEB:
Reference Shelf
Use the "Reference
Shelf" section under each country for a collection
of reference tools including dictionaries, encyclopedias,
directories and more.
World
Factbook (current year; updated annually)
Overviews of all countries, including brief information
on geography, people, government, economy, membership
in international organizations, communications and defense
forces. Includes maps and flags.
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