Research Guides: POLS 2200: Introduction to Comparative Politics: Find Web Resources

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Useful Web Resources

These sites contain useful, up-to-date information about nations around the world.

CIA World Factbook
Provides a country-by-country listing of basic statistical and factual information about the history, people and society, government, economy, energy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 267 world entities. Entries average two pages in length. Updated weekly.
UN Data
A web-based data service for the global user community. It brings international statistical databases within easy reach of users through a single-entry point. Users can search and download a variety of statistical resources compiled by the United Nations (UN) statistical system and other international agencies.
World Bank Open Data
Free and open access to global development data. This site is designed to make World Bank data easy to find, download, and use. All of the data found here can be used free of charge with minimal restrictions.