Country Reference Country Reference General Information CIA World Factbook Country profiles include a small map, flag, and basic data about geography, people, government and politics, the economy, communications, transportation, military capability, and transnational issues.
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Country Background Notes Brief overview of history, geography, economy, people, government, politics, foreign relations, defense. Published by the U. S. Department of State. Information is often several years old. Embassies in the United States Home pages of embassies located in Washington, D. C. Contents of these Web pages vary. Content varies by country.