LibGuides: Modern Languages: Country Information & Cultural Topics

Country Information

A to Z the World - Country Profiles This link opens in a new window
In-depth information on 175 countries, including categories on Culture and Society, Food and Recipes, Language Video Dictionary, Royalty-free Maps, Royalty-free Images, National Symbols, Business Culture, Music, Education.
Features for each country

CIA World Factbook
Contains detailed statistics (education, health, economy, environment, quality of life, and more) on every country in the world.
Background Notes (State Dept.)
Background Notes include facts about the land, people, history, government, political conditions, economy, and foreign relations of independent states, some dependencies, and areas of special sovereignty.