Country Information

CountryWatch
Covers historical, economic, environmental, political, investment, news, statistical and background information on each of the world's countries.

Full-text, maps, and statistics
Statista
Click the link for "Reports", then scroll down to the "Country Reports" session to see all available reports. Included:
--Market entry reports including all relevant data on a given country
--Evaluated and compiled by the team of country analysts
--Available for download in PDF format
Passport GMID
Provides key business intelligence on countries, markets, and companies

Provides users with historical statistics and forecasts, analysis of consumers' lifestyles, information sources, brand and company information, plus full-text market analysis.; Analysis & statistical reports; Users are required to read and accept the Terms and Conditions in order to access this resource.
Emerging Markets Information Service
Current country and company information from more than 500 sources for emerging markets in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, and the Middle East.

Arranged by country, this resource includes country profiles; macroeconomic statistics, forecasts, and analysis; reports on financial markets, companies, and industries; exchange rates; analyst reports; and business news.; Reports and statistics
Country Risk Reports (D&B)
Provides political, economic, and commercial risk data written by economists, on over 98% of the worlds GDP, with 10 years of historical data on each country.

Click on “Begin your search,” then “D&B Manuals” on the left, then “Country Reports”; Reports and data; 2003 - present; updated weekly
World Bank e-library
Collection of World Bank publications

A portal to over 4,500 World Bank documents on international and country-specific economic, development, and environmental issues. The collection consists of over 1,800 World Bank publications and over 2,700 Policy Research Working Papers.; Full-text; 1987 - present
Asian and European Business Collection
Provides information on companies, economies, markets, international trade and overall business conditions throughout these regions. Also includes news, policy and analysis.

Other Resources:

World Factbook
Brief profile and statistics of every country in the world collected by the CIA.

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Previous editions can be downloaded from the website in PDF format.
Current Country Commercial Guides
These guides, prepared by US Embassies abroad, provide information on "market conditions, opportunities, regulations, and business customs for over 125 countries prepared by trade and industry experts at U.S. embassies worldwide."
Country Studies
In-depth analysis of of the historical, social, political and governmental institutions and systems of countries throughout the world.
Country Background Notes
Descriptions of countries covering history, people, economy and political conditions by the US State Department
International Business Etiquette, Manners & Culture
A website providing information on 32 countries and six world regions, including information on religion, appearance, communication and more.
Transformation Index BTI
The Bertelsmann Stiftung’s Transformation Index (BTI) analyzes and evaluates whether and how developing countries and countries in transition are steering social change toward democracy and a market economy.