Country Profiles - Databases
- Global Road Warrior This link opens in a new windowProvides information on over 170 countries: data on the local economy, money, customs, climate, business etiquette, and internal travel information. It also provides maps, images, and practical information about telecommunications and Internet connectivity. There is also information on existing security and health concerns in each country.
Country Profiles - Books
Useful books and e-books available through the Pollak Library that provide information on the government, culture, society, and/or economy of nations around the world.
- Kiss, Bow, Or Shake HandsAn essential guide to worldwide business etiquette. Kept at the reference desk. Ask the librarian for assistance.
- CulturegramsA guide to the customs, cultures, and etiquette of countries around the world. Found in the reference collection at GT150 .C85
- Countries and Their CulturesA guide to the cultures of the thousands of ethnic groups found in countries all over the world. Available in the reference stacks at GN307 .C68 2001 or as a ebook at the listed URL
- Worldmark Encyclopedia of NationsAn e-book that provides profiles of a countries' culture, society, economy, and government.
Country Profiles - Web Sites
These freely available web sites provide information on countries' goverments, societies, cultures, and economies.
- Country Commercial GuidesReports from the U.S. Department of Commerce on doing business in foreign countries. These reports are updated annually and include a section on business culture in the "Business Travel" chapter.
- CIA World FactbookProfiles of nations with a heavy emphasis on statistical data.
- Office Of The United State Trade Representative: NAFTAInformation about NAFTA.
- European Union Official Web SiteA wealth of information about the EU and its member countries.
