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World Languages, Literatures & Cultures: Country Overviews

Country Profiles

AtoZ the World This link opens in a new window
Information includes culture, society, music, holidays, sports, recreation, business, government, etc.
See product brochure (PDF) for more content information.
Europa World Plus This link opens in a new window
Political and economic information for more than 250 countries and territories, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe (online version of Europa World Yearbook). Also includes the Europa Survey of the Middle East and North Africa.

Countries, Territories, & Islands (Gale in Context Database)
Emphasis on place. Collection of articles, book chapters, images, and video/audio clips, & more.
World Cultures & Religions (Gale in Context)
Emphasis on people. Cultural overviews with links to articles, book chapters, images, video/audio clips, & more.
CIA World Factbook
BBC News Country Profiles
U.S. Department of State -- Country Fact Sheets & Background Notes
Library of Congress Country Studies (historical publications)
Culture Shock: Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquete -- Book Series
Culture Smart: the Essential Guide to Customs & Culture -- Book Series

Ethnic Group Profiles

Economic & Human Rights Profiles

More detailed and comprehensive suggestions for library resources and websites are available on the Economics & Finance Research Guide.

IMF eLibrary (International Monetary Fund)

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OECD iLibrary
World Trade Organization
Fragile States Index Report
Global Cities Index Report
Encyclopedia of World Poverty
Encyclopedia of Emerging Markets
Bureau of Economic Analysis: International Trade and Investment Country Facts
Select a country to generate a fact sheet with graphs and tables showing the latest data on U.S. trade and investment with the selected country.

Global Business Etiquette--Do's and Don'ts

More detailed and comprehensive suggestions for library resources and websites are available on the Business Research Guide.

AtoZ World Business This link opens in a new window
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World Business Cultures: A Handbook (Ebook)
International Business Culture: Building International Business Through Cultural Awareness
Sales and Marketing: the Essential Cultural Guide
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Knowledge and data gathering within diverse cultures. How to properly present products and close deals around the world.
International Marketing Blunders: Mistakes Made by Companies That Should Have Known Better
How to Do Business in 25 European Countries
(Reference 1st Floor 395.52 M83k)
How to Do Business in 12 Asian Countries
(Reference 1st Floor 395.52 M83kia)
How to Do Business in 18 Latin American Countries
(Reference 1st Floor 395.52 M83kil)
Understanding the Arab Culture: Practical Cross-Cultural Guide to Working in the Arab World
(Reference 1st Floor 395.52091 Al107u)
India: Cross-Cultural Business Behavior : For Business People, Expatriates and Scholars (Ebook)
International Business Ethics: Combining Ethics and Profits in Global Business