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About Algeria view detail comment email this

Background about this country in northern Africa. Features a brief overview, details about the flag and national anthem, and a timeline covering Ottoman authority, French colonization, massacres following World War II, and the Algerian war for independence in the 1950s. Includes an English translation of the Algerian constitution, but some of the founding texts are only in French. From the Permanent Mission of Algeria to the United Nations.
http://www.algeria-un.org/default.asp?section=99
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World
Last updated May 23, 2006


Africa Research Central: A Clearinghouse of African Primary Sources view detail comment email this

A database for locating "primary source repositories in Africa. The information available for each repository varies, but may include, in addition to contact information, access and holdings information, full-text articles, brochures, or photographs." Includes a database where institutions in Africa can publicize their preservation needs, and links to related sites. In English and French. From librarian Susan Tschabrun and Kathryn Green at California State University, Fullerton.
http://www.africa-research.org/mainframe.html
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Libraries & Archives by Type
Last updated Jun 24, 2009


Africa South of the Sahara: Liberia view detail comment email this

An annotated directory of websites related to Liberia, adressing politics, government, news and much more. Maintained by Karen Fung of the Stanford University Libraries.
http://library.stanford.edu/depts/ssrg/africa/liberia.html
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World
Last updated Jan 18, 2006


Afrika.no: Algeria view detail comment email this

A collection of annotated links to sites about this North African country. Searchable, or browsable by subject, such as agriculture, tourism, news, politics, economics, and human rights. From the Norwegian Council for Africa.
http://www.afrika.no/index/Countries/Algeria/
Topics: Country Studies by Continent
Last updated Oct 11, 2005


Algeria view detail comment email this

Part of the Country Studies/Area Handbook series "describing and analyzing [Algeria's] political, economic, social, and national security systems and institutions, and examining the interrelationships of those systems and the ways they are shaped by cultural factors." Research completed December 1993. Searchable , can limit your search to one or more countries. From the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress.
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/dztoc.html
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Government, Government, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Feb 29, 2000


Chad view detail comment email this

This site provides annotated links to information about Chad in the areas of economic development, education, environment, history, politics, human rights, online news, and more. Some of the links are to French-language sites, and these are clearly indicated by their abstracts. From Columbia University Libraries.
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/indiv/africa/cuvl/Chad.html
Topics: Country Studies by Continent
Last updated Mar 10, 2004


Comoros view detail comment email this

Part of the Country Studies/Area Handbook series "describing and analyzing [Comoros's] political, economic, social, and national security systems and institutions, and examining the interrelationships of those systems and the ways they are shaped by cultural factors." Research completed August 1994. Searchable , can limit your search to one or more countries. From the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress.
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/kmtoc.html
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Government, Government, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Jul 18, 2004


Congo view detail comment email this

Provides annotated Web links to information about the Republic of the Congo in the areas of culture, politics, human rights, news, economic development, education, and the environment. Some of the links are to French-language sites; these are clearly indicated by their abstracts. From Columbia University Libraries.
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/indiv/africa/cuvl/Congo.html
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World
Last updated Aug 3, 2005


Country Profile: Algeria view detail comment email this

Profile of this country in northern Africa, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events back to 1962 (the year it gained its independence from France), and information about Algerian leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories, audio of the national anthem, and related audio and video clips. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/country_profiles/790556.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 4, 2009


Country Profile: Angola view detail comment email this

Profile of Angola, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about Angolan leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories, and audio of the national anthem and some news stories. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1063073.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 4, 2009


Country Profile: Benin view detail comment email this

Profile of Benin, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events back to 1946, and information about Benin's leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories and audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1064527.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 4, 2009


Country Profile: Botswana view detail comment email this

Profile of Botswana, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events back to 1867, and information about Botswana's leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories and audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1068674.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 4, 2009


Country Profile: Burkina Faso view detail comment email this

Profile of Burkina Faso, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events back to 1919, and information about Burkina Faso leaders and media. Site also includes audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1032616.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 8, 2009


Country Profile: Burundi view detail comment email this

Profile of Burundi, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about Burundian leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories, and audio of the national anthem and some news stories. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1068873.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 8, 2009


Country Profile: Cameroon view detail comment email this

Profile of Cameroon, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about Cameroonian leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories, and audio of the national anthem and some news stories. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1042937.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 8, 2009


Country Profile: Cape Verde view detail comment email this

Profile of Cape Verde, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about Cape Verde leaders and media. Site also includes audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1021202.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 8, 2009


Country Profile: Central African Republic view detail comment email this

Profile of the Central African Republic (CAR), including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about CAR leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories, and audio of the national anthem and some news stories. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1067518.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 8, 2009


Country Profile: Comoros view detail comment email this

Profile of Comoros, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about Comoros leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories and audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1070727.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 8, 2009


Country Profile: Democratic Republic of Congo view detail comment email this

Profile of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about DR Congo leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories and audio of some stories. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1076399.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 8, 2009


Country Profile: Egypt view detail comment email this

Profile of Egypt, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about Egyptian leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories, historical audio and video clips, and audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/country_profiles/737642.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 8, 2009


Country Profile: Equatorial Guinea view detail comment email this

Profile of Equatorial Guinea, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about Equatorial Guinea leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories and audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1023151.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 8, 2009


Country Profile: Eritrea view detail comment email this

This news site provides an overview of Eritrea, including a brief history, profile of leaders, timeline of key events, and description of local media. Features news stories, background information on political issues, and links to related sites. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1070813.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 8, 2009


Country Profile: Gabon view detail comment email this

Profile of Gabon, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about Gabonese leaders and media. Site also includes audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1023203.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 8, 2009


Country Profile: Ghana view detail comment email this

Profile of Ghana, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about Ghanaian leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories, audio and video clips, and audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1023355.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 8, 2009


Country Profile: Guinea view detail comment email this

Profile of Guinea, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events back to 1891, and information about Guinea's leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories and audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1032311.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 8, 2009


Country Profile: Guinea-Bissau view detail comment email this

Profile of Guinea-Bissau, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about Guinea-Bissau's leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories and audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1043287.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 8, 2009


Country Profile: Ivory Coast view detail comment email this

This news site provides an overview of the Ivory Coast, including a brief history, profile of leaders, timeline of key events, and description of local media. Features news stories, background on political issues, and links to related sites. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1043014.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 8, 2009


Country Profile: Kenya view detail comment email this

Profile of Kenya, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about Kenyan leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories, audio clips of news items, and audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1024563.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 8, 2009


Country Profile: Lesotho view detail comment email this

This news site provides an overview of Lesotho, including a brief history, profile of leaders, timeline of key events, and description of local media. Features news stories, background on political issues, and links to related sites. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1063291.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 8, 2009


Country Profile: Liberia view detail comment email this

This profile of Liberia provides statistics, a timeline of key historical events, an overview of the media (including newspapers, news agencies, and television and radio stations), audio clips (such as the national anthem), and links to news sources. From BBC News.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1043500.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, History By Place, Regions of the World, Regions of the World, Statistics
Last updated Sep 8, 2009


Country Profile: Libya view detail comment email this

Profile of Libya, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about Libyan leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories, historical audio and video clips, and audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/country_profiles/819291.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 8, 2009


Country Profile: Madagascar view detail comment email this

Profile of Madagascar, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about Malagasy leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories, and audio of the national anthem and some news stories. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1063208.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 8, 2009


Country Profile: Malawi view detail comment email this

This news site provides an overview of Malawi, including a brief history, profile of leaders, timeline of key events, and description of local media. Features news stories, audio files of Malawian leaders' speeches, and links to related sites. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1068913.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 8, 2009


Country Profile: Mali view detail comment email this

Profile of Mali, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about Malian leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories and audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1021454.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 8, 2009


Country Profile: Mauritania view detail comment email this

Profile of Mauritania, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about Mauritanian leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories and audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/country_profiles/791083.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 8, 2009


Country Profile: Mauritius view detail comment email this

Profile of Mauritius, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about Mauritian leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories and audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1063172.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 8, 2009


Country Profile: Morocco view detail comment email this

Profile of Morocco, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about Moroccan leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories, and audio of the national anthem and some news stories. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/country_profiles/791867.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 8, 2009


Country Profile: Mozambique view detail comment email this

Profile of Mozambique, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about its leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1063120.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 8, 2009


Country Profile: Namibia view detail comment email this

Profile of Namibia, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about Namibian leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories and audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1063245.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 8, 2009


Country Profile: Niger view detail comment email this

Profile of Niger, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about its leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories and audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1054396.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 8, 2009


Country Profile: Nigeria view detail comment email this

Profile of Nigeria, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about Nigerian leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories, and audio of the national anthem and some news stories. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1064557.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 8, 2009


Country Profile: Republic of Congo view detail comment email this

Profile of the Republic of Congo, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about Congolese leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories and audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1076794.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 8, 2009


Country Profile: Rwanda view detail comment email this

This news site provides an overview of Rwanda, including a brief history, profile of leaders, timeline of key events, and description of local media. Features news stories, audio files, and links to related sites. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1070265.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, History By Place, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 8, 2009


Country Profile: Sao Tome and Principe view detail comment email this

Profile of Sao Tome and Principe, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories and audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1064541.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 8, 2009


Country Profile: Senegal view detail comment email this

Profile of Senegal, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about its leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1064496.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 8, 2009


Country Profile: Seychelles view detail comment email this

Profile of the Seychelles, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about its leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories, and audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1070461.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 8, 2009


Country Profile: Sierra Leone view detail comment email this

This news site provides an overview of Sierra Leone, including a brief history, profile of leaders, timeline of key events, and description of local media. Features news stories, audio and video files, background on political issues, and links to related sites. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1061561.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 8, 2009


Country Profile: Somalia view detail comment email this

Profile of Somalia, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about Somali leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories, and audio of the national anthem and some news stories. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1072592.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 8, 2009


Country Profile: South Africa view detail comment email this

Profile of South Africa, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about South African leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories and audio and video of selected stories. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1071886.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Politics by Place, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 8, 2009


Country Profile: Sudan view detail comment email this

Profile of Sudan, featuring demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events dating back to 1881, and information about Sudanese leaders and media. Site also includes audio of the national anthem and links to related news articles. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/country_profiles/820864.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 8, 2009


Country Profile: Swaziland view detail comment email this

Profile of Swaziland, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events back to 1894, and information about Swazi leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories, and audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1069035.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 8, 2009


Country Profile: Tanzania view detail comment email this

Profile of Tanzania, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about Tanzanian leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories, and audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1072330.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 9, 2009


Country Profile: The Gambia view detail comment email this

Profile of The Gambia, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about Gambian leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories, audio and video clips, and audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1032156.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 9, 2009


Country Profile: Togo view detail comment email this

Profile of Togo, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about its leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1064470.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 9, 2009


Country Profile: Tunisia view detail comment email this

Profile of Tunisia, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about Tunisian leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories and audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/country_profiles/791969.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 9, 2009


Country Profile: Uganda view detail comment email this

This news site provides an overview of Uganda, including a brief history, profile of leaders, timeline of key events, and description of local media. Features news stories, audio files, and links to related sites. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1069166.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 9, 2009


Country Profile: Zambia view detail comment email this

This news site provides an overview of Zambia, including a brief history, profile of leaders, timeline of key events, and description of local media. Features news stories, audio files, and links to related sites. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1069294.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Sep 9, 2009


Country Profile: Zimbabwe view detail comment email this

This news site provides an overview of Zimbabwe, including a brief history, profile of leaders, timeline of key events, and description of local media. Also features audio of the national anthem and links to news stories and related sites. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1064589.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Jul 29, 2009


Ethiopia view detail comment email this

Part of the Country Studies/Area Handbook series "describing and analyzing [Ethiopia's] political, economic, social, and national security systems and institutions, and examining the interrelationships of those systems and the ways they are shaped by cultural factors." Research completed 1991. Searchable , can limit your search to one or more countries. From the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress.
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/ettoc.html
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Government, Government, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated


Ethiopia view detail comment email this

This site provides annotated links to information about Ethiopia in the areas of economics, environment, health, education, history, culture, politics, human rights, and telecommunications. Annotations clearly indicate dates for the resources, and the news section is regularly updated. From Columbia University Libraries.
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/indiv/africa/cuvl/Ethiopia.html
Topics: Country Studies by Continent
Last updated Mar 31, 2004


Ghana: A Country Study view detail comment email this

Information on the history, geography, economy, government, transportation and telecommunications, foreign relations, national security, languages, religions, and people and society of Oman. Includes a chronology of important events, a glossary, a bibliography, and statistical tables. Searchable. "Completed [in] November 1994." A part of the Web site Country Studies, from the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress.
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/ghtoc.html
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Government, Government, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Aug 16, 2004


The Index on Africa: Tanzania view detail comment email this

Directory of links to websites about the African country of Tanzania, covering topics such as development, education, human rights, politics, law, government, culture, economy, health, media, and tourism. Created by the Norwegian Council for Africa as part of the organization's "efforts to raise awareness about Africa and African affairs."
http://afrika.no/index/Countries/Tanzania/
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World
Last updated Jan 6, 2006


Kenya Page view detail comment email this

A collection of annotated links to online resources about Kenya, covering subject areas such as history, travel, language, news, and human rights. From the African Studies Center at the University of Pennsylvania.
http://www.africa.upenn.edu/Country_Specific/Kenya.html
Topics: Country Studies by Continent
Last updated Nov 27, 2005


Madagascar Page view detail comment email this

A collection of annotated links to online resources about Madagascar, covering subject areas such as history, travel, language, geography, plants and animals (especially lemurs), news, and more. From the African Studies Center at the University of Pennsylvania.
http://www.africa.upenn.edu/Country_Specific/Madagascar.html
Topics: Country Studies by Continent
Last updated Mar 23, 2009


Madagascar: A Country Study view detail comment email this

Contains a historical overview, and information on the geography, economy, government, transportation and telecommunications, foreign relations, national security, languages, religions, and people and society of Madagascar. Includes a glossary, a bibliography, and statistical tables. Searchable. "Completed [in] August 1994." A part of the Web site Country Studies, from the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress.
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/mgtoc.html
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Government, Government, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Apr 11, 2005


Mauritania: A Country Study view detail comment email this

Information on the history, geography, economy, government, foreign relations, national security, languages, religions, and people and society of Mauritania. Includes a glossary and bibliography. "Completed [in] June 1988." Searchable. A part of the Web site Country Studies, from the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress.
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/mrtoc.html
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Government, Government, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Aug 16, 2004


Mauritius: A Country Study view detail comment email this

Information on the history, geography, economy, government, foreign relations, national security, languages, religions, and people and society of Mauritius. Includes a glossary and bibliography. "Completed [in] August 1994." Searchable. A part of the Web site Country Studies, from the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress.
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/mutoc.html
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Government, Government, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Aug 16, 2004


Middle East Studies Internet Resources: Algeria view detail comment email this

This site provides annotated links to French, Arabic and English-language sources of information about this African country. Topics include history, economics, human rights, politics, and weapons. Also includes links to news sources. From Columbia University Libraries.
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/indiv/mideast/cuvlm/Algeria.html
Topics: Country Studies by Continent
Last updated Jul 22, 2004


Nigeria view detail comment email this

This site provides annotated links to information about Nigeria in the areas of economics, environment, health, education, history, culture, politics, and human rights. Although the news links and other listings on the site are regularly updated, the directory also includes links to older information, most of which are annotated. From Columbia University Libraries.
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/indiv/africa/cuvl/Nigeria.html
Topics: Country Studies by Continent
Last updated Mar 31, 2004


Seychelles: A Country Study view detail comment email this

Contains a historical overview, and information on the geography, economy, government, transportation and telecommunications, foreign relations, national security, languages, religions, and people and society of Seychelles. Includes a glossary, a bibliography, and statistical tables. Searchable. "Completed [in] August 1994." A part of the Web site Country Studies, from the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress.
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/sctoc.html
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Government, Government, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Oct 25, 2004


Somalia and Somaliland view detail comment email this

This site provides annotated links to sites with information about Somalia and Somaliland, particularly in the areas of history, education, economics, and human rights. From Columbia University Libraries. Note: may not be maintained any more, but still has a lot of useful links.
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/indiv/africa/cuvl/Somalia.html
Topics: Country Studies by Continent
Last updated Sep 29, 2007


Somalia Page view detail comment email this

A collection of links to information on this African country. Includes sites about politics, relief efforts, and Somalian currency. From a professor at the University of Pennsylvania.
http://www.africa.upenn.edu/Country_Specific/Somalia.html
Topics: Country Studies by Continent
Last updated Dec 5, 2005


South Africa view detail comment email this

Part of the Country Studies/Area Handbook series "describing and analyzing [South Africa's] political, economic, social, and national security systems and institutions, and examining the interrelationships of those systems and the ways they are shaped by cultural factors." Research completed May 1996. Searchable , can limit your search to one or more countries. From the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress.
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/zatoc.html
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Government, Government, Politics by Place, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Mar 21, 2000


Sudan view detail comment email this

This site provides annotated links to information about Sudan in the areas of economic development, history, culture, education, politics, human rights, military and foreign policy, and online news. From Columbia University Libraries.
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/indiv/africa/cuvl/Sudan.html
Topics: Country Studies by Continent
Last updated Jul 13, 2004


Sudan: A Nation Divided view detail comment email this

BBC's in-depth reporting on Sudan includes news, analysis, profiles of militia and rebels, and features on refugees, rape, and the humanitarian crisis. Links lead to key stories and the BBC's Country Profile of Sudan. From the British Broadcasting Corporation.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_depth/africa/2004/sudan/default.stm
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Crime, Regions of the World, Wars & Conflicts, Women
Last updated Sep 22, 2009


Uganda view detail comment email this

This site provides annotated links to information about Uganda in the areas of economic development, education, environment, history, politics, human rights, online news, and more. From Columbia University Libraries.
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/indiv/africa/cuvl/Uganda.html
Topics: Country Studies by Continent
Last updated Oct 18, 2004


The World Factbook: Madagascar view detail comment email this

Key facts, statistics, demographics, maps, and a concise history of Madagascar. From "The World Factbook," published annually by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ma.html
Topics: Country Studies by Continent
Last updated Jul 30, 2009


The World Factbook: Morocco view detail comment email this

Key facts, statistics, demographics, maps, and a concise history of Morocco. From "The World Factbook," published annually by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/mo.html
Topics: Country Studies by Continent
Last updated Jul 30, 2009


The World Factbook: Namibia view detail comment email this

Key facts, maps, statistics, demographics, and a nutshell history of Namibia. From "The World Factbook," published annually by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/wa.html
Topics: Country Studies by Continent
Last updated Jul 30, 2009


The World Factbook: Sudan view detail comment email this

Facts, statistics, demographics, history, and a printable map of Sudan. From "The World Factbook," published annually by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/su.html
Topics: Country Studies by Continent
Last updated Jul 30, 2009


Zaire: A Country Study view detail comment email this

Contains a historical overview, and information on the geography, economy, government, transportation and telecommunications, foreign relations, national security, languages, religions, and people and society of Zaire. Includes a chronology of important events, a glossary, a bibliography, and statistical tables. Searchable. "Completed [in] December 1993." A part of the Web site Country Studies, from the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress.
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/zrtoc.html
Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Government, Government, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Aug 3, 2005




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