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Asiasource
Information service from the Asia Society, with news, events, a database of experts and profiles of Asian countries.  
CIA World Fact Book
Profiles everything about the countries of the world including maps, politics, flags, weather, major cities, and economics. 
Embassy World
Searchable database of embassies and consulates throughout the world. Includes a telephone directory.  
Encyclopedia of the Orient
With photos and sound; specializes in North Africa and the Middle East.
Ethnologue
A searchable database of language resources.  
Flags of the World
A collection of flag images from the countries of the world.
Foreign Policy in Focus
Published briefs on foreign policy issues. Joint project of the Interhemispheric Resource Center and the Institute for Policy Studies. 
Governments on the WWW
Comprehensive database of governmental institutions on the Web: parliaments, ministries, offices, law courts, embassies, city councils, public broadcasting corporations...
People Resources - Art & Life in Africa
Information available for the following Peoples: Akan, Akuapem, Akye, Anyi, Aowin, Asante, Babanki, Baga, Bali...
ReliefWeb
Releases current information in response to disasters around the world. Includes maps and a financial tracking service.  
U. S. Census Bureau - International Programs Center
Program that conducts demographic and socioeconomic studies and strengthens statistical development around the world.
U.N. Cartographic Section
Find UN Peacekeepingmaps, country profile maps, and geographical information.  
United Nations
Provides an overview of the organization, news, documents, photographs, and a guide to departments.  
World Health Organization
Directing and coordinating authority on international health work.