UNST On Democracy: Country Profiles and Websites
Country Profiles and International Data
These resources will provide information and statistics about your country or region.
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Europa World and/or the Regional Surveys of the World This link opens in a new windowCovers political and economic information about countries and territories, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe.
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A guide to countries of the world
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Publication Date: 2016
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CIA FactbookDetailed information on communications, economic conditions, geography, government, people, military, transportation, & transnational issues for nearly all nations. Maps provided for all nations.
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UN DataData from the United Nations. Searchable and browseable by country.
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World Bank DataFree and open access to data about development in countries around the globe.
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UN Human Development ReportsCan read the latest report or look at data, by country, that went into creating the report.
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BBC Country ProfilesProfiles the history, politics, media, economic conditions, & statistical data for nations.
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Country Statistical Agencies ListA list of the official statistical agencies for each country with links.
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EIU Viewpoint (Economist Intelligence Unit) This link opens in a new windowReports on country commerce, country finance, and doing business in various countries. Now called EIU Viewpoint
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PSU International Studies Research GuideThis is PSU Library's full International Studies research guide
Websites
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Freedom HouseInteractive maps, reports, and policy recommendations for democracies around the world
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The Electoral Integrity ProjectThe Electoral Integrity Project produces innovative and policy-relevant research comparing elections worldwide
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Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)V-Dem provides data that reflects the complexity of the concept of democracy as a system of rule that goes beyond the simple presence of elections
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The Global State of Democracy InitiativeThis Initiative provides evidence-based, balanced analysis and data on the state and quality of democracy for 173 countries across the world.
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Our World in DataExtensive data about large global problems such as poverty, disease, hunger, climate change, war, existential risks, and inequality