Country Information Guide

Online since 2005.

Country entries include sections on Land, Water, People, Government, Economy, Communications, and Defense Forces. In the Government section for all countries, a new “Citizenship” field added to describe policies related to the acquisition of citizenship and to the recognition of dual citizenship.
under the “Country name” entry, etymologies (historical origins) added to explain how countries acquired their names.

Describes US relations with other countries, bilateral economic relations, science and technology cooperation and assistance to, in terms of country development

Description and analysis of the historical setting and social, economic, political, and national security systems and institutions

Brief information on all countries

Information on diplomatic representation