The United States government publishes many items and series which can be helpful in research about foreign countries. Whether basic facts are needed or translations in a highly specialized or technical area, government publications have much to offer. All of these publications have specific uses and in doing research about a particular country or area, one may need to use several or all of them. Presents information similar to that in almanacs. Short entries arranged by country name describe the people, water, land, government, economy, defense.
All information is brief, but current.
A outline map of each country is included. More detailed information than the World Factbook. The entries resemble encyclopedia entries. Sections include people, history, geography, economy, political conditions, foreign relations. A short reading list indicates sources for further information.