Information on States and Countries

Print resources

• World Almanac (REF 310 W89); Information on both states and countries.
• World Gazetteer (REF 910.3 C444); International directory of places.
• Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations (REF 910.3 W927); Based on member states of the United Nations. Good for background information.

Internet resources

• Atlapedia Online - Countries A-Z
• Infonation - View and compare the most up-to-date statistical data for member states of the United Nations.
• Information Please Almanac Online - The same information as the print source, only more current and online.
• World Factbook - Current information on all countries, put together by the CIA.
• 50 U.S. States and Capitals - The most informative site on the states of the U.S.
• U.S. State Fact Sheets - Includes information about the states as well as links to other pertinent sites.
• Library of Congress Country Studies - On-line handbooks present a description and analysis of the historical setting and the social, economic, political, and national security systems and institutions of countries throughout the world.