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South America
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Background Note: Chile 
 This profile features information about key events in the history of Chile, details about the government and political situation in the country, and economic, geographic, and political data. Also includes contacts for travel and business information. From the U.S. Department of State. http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/1981.htm Topics: Country Studies by Continent Last updated May 4, 2004 Bolivia
Part of the Country Studies/Area Handbook series "describing and analyzing [Bolivia'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 1989. 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/botoc.html Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Government, Government, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Brazil
Part of the Country Studies/Area Handbook series "describing and analyzing [Brazil'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 April 1997. 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/brtoc.html Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Government, Government, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 14, 2004 Colombia
Part of the Country Studies/Area Handbook series "describing and analyzing [Colombia'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 1988. 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/cotoc.html Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Government, Government, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Country Briefings: Brazil
Background articles and news about economics and politics in Brazil. Provides economic data, political and economic outlook, details about the political and economic structure of the country, and news about Brazilian political leaders, rain forests, business, and more. Note: Some articles (marked as premium content) only available to subscribers. From the website for The Economist magazine. http://www.economist.com/countries/Brazil/ Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World Last updated May 16, 2006 Country Profile: Argentina
Profile of Argentina, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events back to 1916, and information about Argentine leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories, audio of the national anthem, and audio and video of some news stories. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/country_profiles/1192478.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 4, 2009 Country Profile: Bolivia
This news site provides an overview of Bolivia, 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/americas/country_profiles/1210487.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 4, 2009 Country Profile: Brazil
This news site provides an overview of Brazil, 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/americas/country_profiles/1227110.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 4, 2009 Country Profile: Chile
Provides an overview of the country's political history, statistics, leader profiles, information about media outlets, a chronology of key events, and related news stories and links. Also includes audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/country_profiles/1222764.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Colombia
This news site provides an overview of Colombia, 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/americas/country_profiles/1212798.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Ecuador
This news site provides "an overview of Ecuador including key facts, political leaders, and notes on the media." Features a brief history and timeline of key events dating from 1450. Includes news stories, audio and video files, and links to related sites. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/country_profiles/1212882.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Guyana
Profile of "the only English-speaking country in South America," 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/americas/country_profiles/1211325.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Paraguay
This news site provides an overview of Paraguay, 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/americas/country_profiles/1222081.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Peru
This news site provides an overview of Peru, 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/americas/country_profiles/1224656.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Surinam
Profile of Surinam (formerly known as Dutch Guiana), including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events back to 1498, and information about leaders and media. Site also includes audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/country_profiles/1211306.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Uruguay
Profile of Uruguay, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events back to 1516, and information about Uruguayan 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/americas/country_profiles/1229360.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 9, 2009 Country Profile: Venezuela
This news site provides an overview of Venezuela, including a brief history, profile of leaders, timeline of key events, and description of local media. Features news stories, audio and video files, and links to related sites. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/country_profiles/1229345.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 9, 2009 Ecuador
Part of the Country Studies/Area Handbook series "describing and analyzing [Ecuador'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 1989. 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/ectoc.html Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Government, Government, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Guyana: A Country Study
Information on the history, geography, economy, government, transportation and telecommunications, foreign relations, national security, languages, religions, and people and society of Guyana. Includes a glossary, a bibliography, and statistical tables. Searchable. "Completed [in] January 1992." A part of the Web site Country Studies, from the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress. http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/gytoc.html Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Government, Government, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Mar 8, 2005 Regions and Territories: Falkland Islands
Profile of this "British overseas territory in the south-west Atlantic Ocean, [which] remain[s] the subject of a sovereignty dispute between Britain and Argentina." Includes demographic facts, historical overview, and brief listings of leaders and media outlets. Also includes links to related news stories. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/country_profiles/4087743.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Regions and Territories: French Guiana
Profile of this "region of France on the north-east coast of South America." Includes demographic facts, historical overview, and brief listings of leaders and media outlets. Also includes links to related news stories. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/country_profiles/3516572.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 9, 2009 Uruguay
Part of the Country Studies/Area Handbook series "describing and analyzing [Uruguay'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 1990. 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/uytoc.html Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Government, Government, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Mar 27, 2000 Venezuela: A Country Study
Contains a historical overview, and information on the geography, economy, government, transportation and telecommunications, foreign relations, and people and society of Venezuela. Includes a glossary, a bibliography, and statistical tables. Searchable. "Completed [in] December 1990." A part of the Web site Country Studies, from the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress. http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/vetoc.html Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Government, Government, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Aug 23, 2004 The World Factbook: Argentina
Key facts, maps, statistics, demographics, and a nutshell history of Argentina. From "The World Factbook," published annually by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ar.html Topics: Country Studies by Continent Last updated Jul 30, 2009 The World Factbook: Haiti
Key facts, maps, statistics, demographics, and a nutshell history of Haiti. From "The World Factbook," published annually by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ha.html Topics: Country Studies by Continent Last updated Jul 30, 2009 |
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