Update for 1997 is much easier to use. The Corruption Perception Index Ranks countries by how corrupt they are perceived by the international business community. Country Reports on Human Rights Abuses U.S. State Department Reports. Country Commercial Guides Written description of every country's economy by the Department of Commerce.
Writing is on a high level.
An extensive outline of the culture, history, and current situation of every country by the Library of Congress. Be sure to scroll down to the bottom of the page to get the list of countries. E-Conflict A simplified version of the CIA Factbook, contains maps,flags, government, economic, geographic, and population data for every country. Choose which country and data you would like displayed in a table. This college level journal contains papers relevant to foreign relations in the Middle East.