World
Select a country, territory, or international organization and see a quick profile with an overview, facts, leaders and media. Also provided are a timeline of important events, map, news stories and related links.
This Library of Congress site provides links to websites with comprehensive information on many aspects of world nations. This site is searchable.
U.S. Department of State: Embassies, Consulates, and Diplomatic Missions
Listed are all the links to websites for U.S. embassies, consulates, and diplomatic missions throughout the world.
Operated by the CIA, the World Fact Book contains information ranging from population and culture notes to economy and maps for every country in the world. It is updated biweekly.