"created by the Austiran Ministry of Education, Science, and Culture"\n"presents a detailed overview of Austria in the form of texts, pictures, sounds, and videos"
"a massive central data source and a handy way to graphically compare nations. NationMaster is a vast compilation of data from such sources as the CIA World Factbook, UN, and OECD. Using the form above, you can generate maps and graphs on all kinds of sta
MARSBest annotation: "The 27-member European Union, often called by its acronym EU, is one of the US's strongest trading partners and the largest donor of world development aid. The EU at a Glance page permits readers to learn quickly about the history of the EU, its current structure, as well as other information relevant to understanding the diversity of cultures that form the EU. The publication, Europe in 12 Lessons, is particularly informative for those unfamiliar with the European Union's structure.
The site, which offers information on each member country, is an excellent resource for those looking for information on a particular country. Travel information is provided for those who are traveling to a EU state or are interested in visiting Europe."
Author/Publisher: The European Union
Free/Fee-based: Free
Date reviewed: 02/07/08 Revised: 4/16/08
historical setting and the social, economic, political, and national security systems and institutions of countries throughout the world
Unveiling the beauty of statistics for a fact based world view
'This website, edited by William Minter, features high-quality analysis and progressive advocacy on African issues, with particular attention to priority issues affecting the entire continent. The heart of the website is the AfricaFocus Bulletin produced and distributed one to three times a week to over 3,500 subscribers, including individuals, organizations, and listservs. Current issues are featured on the homepage; a full archive is also available on the site. '
MARSBest annotation: 'This site supplies information on the history, economy, and politics of countries and territories. Each profile includes an overview, map, facts, and current leaders. A media overview provides information on the press, television, radio, news agencies, and number of Internet users. Links provided on the side of the profile connect to the latest news and key stories, BBC links, background articles, related Internet sites and video and audio clips from the BBC archives. Additional features include timelines, recent news links, background articles, Internet sites, and BBC archive video and audio clips. Information on over 20 key international organizations is also included.'
Author/Publisher: Compiled by BBC Monitoring
Free/Fee-based: Free
Date Reviewed: 2/26/09