LibGuides: GEO 4340: Fundamental Themes in Geography: Region Studies Resources

Country Studies Databases

The library has several resources on countries and world regions. Below are some of the databases. You can also get to country studies through our research databases page: https://catalog.library.txstate.edu/search/j?Country+Studies

Political Handbook of the World This link opens in a new window
Comprehensive country and intergovernmental organization profiles. Browse by regime type, party system, electoral system, system of government or region. 2008-2011, 2014-present.

NewsBank - America's and World News This link opens in a new window
Thousands of U.S. and international news sources from around the world. It features most major U.S. news sources, including Texas newspapers, and many local and regional titles. Dates vary by title.

CIA World Factbook
The World Factbook provides information on the history, people and society, government, economy, energy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 267 world entities.
World Bank Open Data
World Bank's new data catalog provides access to over 3,000 datasets and 14,000 indicators and includes microdata, time series statistics, and geospatial data.
World Bank Research & Publications
United Nations Digital Library
UN Data
Users can search and download a variety of statistical resources compiled by the United Nations (UN) statistical system and other international agencies. A wide range of statistical themes including agriculture, crime, communication, development assistance, education, energy, environment, finance, gender, health, labor market, manufacturing, national accounts, population and migration, science and technology, tourism, transport and trade.
United Nations World Statistics Pocketbook 2018 edition