Open Directory - Science: Social Sciences: Area Studies
See also: This category in other languages: - Offers country and regional profiles including maps, information on literacy, GNP, poverty, and comparison rankings. - Lists population, government, military, and economic information for nations recognized by the United States. - Directory features articles about different countries organized by continent and offers information on natural resources, people, arts, economy, government, and history. - Series of books prepared by the Federal Research Division sponsored by the Department of the Army. This online series presently contains studies of 102 countries. - Network of networks for research and cooperation in cultural development. Features databank of regional policies, institutions, and resources; current publications and research; membership and participation information. - Study focus on globalization, international governance and cultural change. Degree program jointly run by universities in Freiburg, New Delhi, and Singapore. - A research unit at Johns Hopkins University that specializes in the study of global power, culture, and history. Features newsletter, calendar of events and program information. - Creates curriculum and seminars to study global issues. Page includes news, events and staff information. - Supports research for international and comparative subjects. Includes list of current studies, events calendar and resources. - Provides country and regional graphs and descriptive statistics based on geography, military, economy, crime, education, and transportation. - An overview article that includes a discussion of important authors in the field. - Information from the CIA World Fact Book (with 20 years of archives), United Nations Statistical Office, Library of Congress Country Studies and other sources. Features calculated country ranks, maps, country and airport codes. - Gives an overview of economics, politics, healthcare, nutrition and crimes rates occurring in nations around the world, especially as it affects children.
