Best databases for country information
Electronic versions of countries/cultures reference sources
Best websites for country information
Best Databases for Country Information
| Daily Life Online |
Explores everyday life, both past and present; browse by country, region, and time period, as well as by topics like family life, religion, housing, clothing, etc. |
| Academic OneFile |
In the Subject Guide Search, just enter the name of your country; when the results come up, click on Subdivisions, which will group your articles by categories like economic aspects , history, religious aspects, etc. |
| Academic Search Premier
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Construct your search phrases like this:
spain and history
chile and religion
south africa and apartheid |
| SIRS Knowledge Source
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In the Subject Headings box, just enter the name of your country; articles will then be grouped by subtopics like Economic conditions, Geography, and Social conditions |
Electronic Versions of Countries/Cultures Reference Sources (these allow lookups by name of country)
| Countries and Their Cultures |
Provides for each country in-depth articles on government, peoples, social classes, marriage, family, religion, education, etc. |
| Gale Virtual Reference Library |
Cross-search dozens of high-quality, authoritative reference sources from Gale Research, many of which will have country/culture information |
| Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations |
In-depth analyses of each country: climate, population, government, economy, education, religion, etc. |
| World Factbook (CIA) |
Country profiles include basic data about population, geography, government, and economy, as well as statistics on birth rates, GDP, etc. |
| A Guide to Countries of the World |
For each country gives succinct overview of social, economic, religious, and political issues; also contains vital statistics on GDP, life expectancy, income distribution, Internet use, etc. |
| Cities of the World |
Country and city profiles, covering geography, commerce, population, arts, entertainment; notes for travelers |
| Geo-Data: The World Geographical Encyclopedia |
Physical geography, climate, vegetation, etc. |
| Worldmark Encyclopedia of National Economies |
In-depth analyses of the economies of each country: economic sectors, trends, demographic statistics, etc. |
| International Encyclopedia of Marriage and Family |
Articles on specific countries, as well as topics like domestic violence, widowhood, etc. |
| World Education Encyclopedia |
In-depth analyses of the education systems of each country |
| Worldmark Encyclopedia of Religious Practices |
Overviews of each of the world's major religions, as well as lengthy surveys of the religious practices in each country |
Governments of the World
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Analyses of the governments & institutions of more than 200 countries, as well as socioeconomic conditions, citizens' rights, etc. |
| Oxford Companion to the Politics of the World |
Good overview of the governments, politics, and history of each country |
| Encyclopedia of Food and Culture |
Food and its place in human culture and society |
| Encyclopedia of European Social History, 1350 to 2000 |
Sections on government, economy, family, marriage, child rearing, gender issues, religion, education, etc. |
| Encyclopedia of Clothing and Fashion |
Emphasis on costumes from a variety of historical eras, as well as the social meanings of dress |
| Fashion, Costume, and Culture |
Cultural, religious, and social implications of human decoration and adornment |
| Library of Congress Country Studies |
Outstanding book-length studies of each country: history, society, religion, customs, marriage & family, social classes, etc. |
Country Background Notes (State Dept.) |
For each country, gives facts about the land, people, history, government, political conditions, and economy |
Country Information
(from the Clemson Best Websites page) |
Links to the most authoritative sites offering information on countries, economies, cultures, populations, geography, etc. |
Best Websites for Finding Country Information
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